H.R. 5007: To direct the Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to report on information about arrests made by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

This bill, known as H.R. 5007, aims to enhance transparency regarding the actions of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) by requiring the agency to produce and publish specific reports concerning arrests and detentions. The key components of the bill include:

Reporting Requirements

The bill mandates that the Director of ICE must prepare reports that provide detailed information about the agency's activities related to arrests, detentions, and deportations. These reports are to be submitted:

• Within 30 days of the bill's enactment.
• On a quarterly basis thereafter.

Content of the Reports

The reports must include the following information for the preceding quarter:

• The total number of arrests made by ICE.
• The total number of detainees held in custody by the Secretary of Homeland Security.
• The total number of individuals deported from the United States.
• Further breakdown of the aforementioned totals by:
  • The percentage of individuals who had been convicted of a criminal offense under State or Federal law.
  • The categorization of individuals based on ICE's defined threat levels:
    • ICE Threat Level 1 Offender, defined as those convicted of aggravated felonies or multiple serious offenses.
    • ICE Threat Level 2 Offender, categorized by convictions that could result in imprisonment for more than one year or multiple lesser offenses.
    • ICE Threat Level 3 Offender, for those convicted of offenses punishable by less than one year.
    • Non-designated individuals who do not fit into the threat levels outlined above.

Publication of Reports

After each report is generated, it is required to be published on the official website of ICE, ensuring that the information is accessible to the public.

Definitions of Offender Categories

The bill defines three categories of offenders based on the severity of criminal offenses to help classify those arrested and detained:

• ICE Threat Level 1 Offender: Those convicted of aggravated felonies or multiple serious crimes.
• ICE Threat Level 2 Offender: Individuals with significant criminal records, including those convicted of serious offenses and multiple lesser offenses.
• ICE Threat Level 3 Offender: Offenders with lesser convictions that carry shorter possible sentences.

Purpose of the Bill

Overall, the bill seeks to bolster accountability and provide clearer insights into ICE's enforcement activities by assembling and making readily available critical data surrounding immigration enforcement actions. This is part of a broader effort to ensure transparency in governmental operations.

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