The Department of Justice is distancing itself from comments made by Stephen Miller, former White House Deputy Chief of Staff, regarding aggressive immigration enforcement targets. Miller had publicly stated that ICE agents should aim for a minimum of 3,000 immigrant arrests daily under President Trump's administration. However, DOJ attorneys have indicated that such figures are based on unverified reports from media sources. During recent court proceedings, DOJ representative Yaakov Roth acknowledged that there is a significant disconnect between the White House's enforcement goals and what the DOJ can substantiate legally. This divergence has raised concerns among judges, particularly in cases challenging broad immigration enforcement actions perceived as racially biased. The controversy has added strain to the DOJ's credibility amid ongoing legal battles over immigration enforcement practices.
Justice Department distances itself from Stephen Miller's immigration arrest targets
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