ICE arrests fuel US immigration debate ahead of midterm elections

Immigration enforcement is emerging as a major political issue ahead of the US midterm elections, as rising arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) intensify debate over deportations and border security. Al Jazeera's Phil Lavelle examines the human impact of the crackdown through the story of Cynthia Penaloza, whose sister, Jocelyn, was arrested during a traffic stop and faces deportation to Mexico. The report cites figures indicating that nearly 75% of people detained by ICE in July had no criminal convictions. Meanwhile, Republican officials, including Tom Homan, are advocating…

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