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Padilla criticized the incident, emphasizing its impact on public perception, especially in a city already grappling with militarization and security concerns. He also pointed to the broader immigration debate, asserting that most individuals currently in ICE custody lack prior criminal convictions. While the Biden administration claims its focus is on dangerous, violent criminals, data suggests a different reality: according to Padilla, most detainees are non-violent, non-criminal immigrants. Reports from sources like the Daily Signal indicate that less than 10% of recent ICE arrests involved individuals with serious criminal convictions, challenging the narrative of targeted law enforcement.