Putting TRAC to Work
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The Hill
May 20, 2026
Mullin wins some praise for his quieter style at DHS By Rebecca Beitsch
	When reached for comment about Mullin’s tenure, DHS repeated a false claim long made under Noem, boasting that 70 percent of those in ICE detention have been charged or convicted of a crime. However, research from the Transaction Records Access Clearinghouse at Syracuse University found that 70 percent of those in detention had no criminal convictions. External Link
	Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse, Syracuse University Copyright 2026