Rep. Jay Obernolte found a high number of detainees in orange or red uniforms, signifying felons at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center. ICE data indicates that 69% of the 213 detainees were classified as criminals, contrasting sharply with a statewide figure of 28.26%. Similarly, nationwide data shows that 28.9% of 47,238 detainees were deemed criminals. Critics question claims from the Trump administration of targeting the worst offenders, given ICE’s broader detention practices which include those with lesser offenses. ICE assesses threat levels based on criminal behavior severity and recency.
Rep. Jay Obernolte observed that the majority of detainees at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center were wearing orange or red uniforms, indicating a higher criminal risk level.
According to ICE data, 69% of detainees at the Adelanto center were classified as criminals, while only 28.26% of detainees statewide fell into that category.
Nationwide, as of July 7, 28.9% of the 47,238 individuals detained by ICE were categorized as criminals, raising questions about the agency's claims of targeting only violent offenders.
ICE uses a threat level classification system that considers the recency and severity of criminal behavior, categorizing detainees into various risk tiers.
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