Of these “collateral” arrests — as the agency calls them — 85% involved people with no criminal history, according to newly obtained ICE data. AdvertisementOverall, these “collateral” arrests accounted for 24% of all ICE arrests in New York City from August 2025 through March 10. Yet even of the 2,491 people ICE targeted for arrest in New York City since August, 73% had no criminal convictions or pending charges. AdvertisementThe ICE arrest data analyzed by THE CITY was obtained by the Deportation Data Project through a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit and covers immigration arrests through March 10. Collateral arrests, in particular, have dropped dramatically since Pretti’s killing in late January, with just a few a week, compared to dozens of each week logged in the fall.

Source: Huffington Post April 03, 2026 02:50 UTC