ICE head Todd Lyons says agents will arrest anyone in U.S. illegally, not just criminals
ICE head Todd Lyons says agents will arrest anyone in U.S. illegally, not just criminals
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons told Camilo Montoya-Galvez in an exclusive interview that his agents are “always focused on the worst of the worst,” but they will arrest any undocumented immigrants, not just those with serious criminal records. Lyons also said ICE will keep conducting worksite arrests — and will crack down on companies that employ people in the U.S. illegally.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is mostly accurate, reflecting statements made by Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons. The bias is moderate, stemming from the selection of quotes and framing that emphasizes the controversial nature of ICE's policies. The article accurately reports Lyons' statements about arresting any undocumented immigrant and cracking down on companies employing them.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said his agents are 'always focused on the worst of the worst,' but they will arrest any undocumented immigrants, not just those with serious criminal records.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms that Todd Lyons, the acting director of ICE, said his agency will arrest anyone found illegally, regardless of criminal record.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms that Todd Lyons, the acting director of ICE, said his agency will arrest anyone found illegally, regardless of criminal record.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: Lyons also said ICE will keep conducting worksite arrests — and will crack down on companies that employ people in the U.S. illegally.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms that Lyons stated ICE will crack down on companies hiring unauthorized workers.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms that Lyons stated ICE will crack down on companies hiring unauthorized workers.
- Assessment: Supported
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1: Todd Lyons, the acting director of ICE, said his agency will arrest anyone found illegally, regardless of criminal record, while also cracking down on companies hiring unauthorized workers.
- Source 5: Todd Lyons, the acting director of ICE, said his agency will arrest anyone found illegally, regardless of criminal record, while also cracking down on companies hiring unauthorized workers.