The operation, called "Operation Safe Community — Atlanta" was intended to "net" undocumented immigrants who have criminal histories. Only half of ICE arrestees had criminal historiesA total of 1,226 undocumented immigrants were arrested as part of the operation in Georgia, ICE said. Are immigration violations criminal or civil charges? This information is based on confirmation from multiple sources within DHS," Social Circle officials said in a June 18 statement. Advertisement AdvertisementThis article originally appeared on USA TODAY: More than 1,200 people arrested during recent Atlanta ICE operation