Federal Arrests of Non-Citizens in 2018
Non-citizens accounted for 64% of federal arrests in 2018, a significant increase from 1998. The majority of arrests were for immigration offenses. Mexican citizens made up 40% of non-citizen arrests, followed by Central Americans at 20%.
Key Points
- Non-citizens accounted for 64% of federal arrests in 2018
- Majority of non-citizen arrests were for immigration offenses
- Mexican citizens comprised 40% of non-citizen arrests, Central Americans 20%