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At 22 year old, David Yarde, who was convicted of second-degree murder—a crime he has consistently maintained he did not commit. Since 2012, he has been incarcerated, fighting not just for his freedom but for the recognition of a system that got it wrong.

High incarceration rates, combined with limited housing opportunities, create a cycle of disenfranchisement, where formerly incarcerated individuals struggle to secure stable housing due to their criminal records.

ICE argues that sanctuary policies hinder law enforcement by allowing undocumented individuals with criminal records to remain in the country.