Trump says he's deporting the 'worst of the worst.' What is really happening?
Los Angeles TimesSaturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:00:00 AM
The Trump administration is ramping up immigration arrests in Los Angeles, claiming to target dangerous criminals—but the numbers tell a different story. While arrests quadrupled between April and June, 70% of those detained in June had no criminal record at all. This gap between rhetoric and reality raises questions about who’s actually being prioritized in these enforcement actions.
Editor’s Note: If the government says it’s focusing on deporting violent offenders but is instead sweeping up people without criminal histories, it undermines public trust—and could separate families or disrupt communities over minor or nonexistent violations. It’s a reminder to look beyond the headlines at who’s really being affected.
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