`` There has never been , nor will there be in these tight fiscal times , sufficient resources to remove all of those unlawfully in the country , '' she said last week . Immigration and Customs Enforcement says the numbers reflect a focus on priority offenders . Nearly 55 % had been convicted of one or more , it says . ` ` These year - end figures indicate that we are making progress , '' Director John Morton says .
Immigration and Customs Enforcement says the numbers reflect a focus on priority offenders . Nearly 55 % had been convicted of one or more , it says . ` ` These year - end figures indicate that we are making progress , '' Director John Morton says .