Sanctuary policies keep prisoners in local jails away from ICE

Sanctuary policies in several states restrict the transfer of prisoners from local jails to ICE. Despite these measures intended to protect detainees, certain states implementing such restrictions experienced high rates of street arrests. This trend occurred while the administration actively attacked these sanctuary policies. The data indicates a shift in enforcement tactics, moving from jail-based transfers to direct street arrests to bypass local restrictions and ensure the continued deportation process by federal authorities.