Less than 0.5% of the 1.8 million cases in immigration courts during the past fiscal year involved deportation orders for alleged crimes other than entering the U.S. illegally.
Trump's claims about migrants and crime were among a series of baseless statements he made during the campaign that included aggressive rhetoric and unfounded accusations.
About 29,000 of undocumented immigrants with criminal convictions have been convicted of homicide or sexual assault, but they won't enter deportation process until after serving their sentences.
Studies indicate that immigrants commit crimes at lower rates than U.S. citizens, contradicting claims that they drive crime waves.
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