Summary
Arrests by U.S. immigration agents fell nearly 20% in July after public protests against immigration raids in June. Despite the drop in arrests, the number of immigrants removed from the U.S. increased by 84 per day in July compared to June.
Key Facts
- U.S. immigration arrests dropped by nearly 20% in July compared to June.
- Protests against immigration raids in June influenced the drop in arrest numbers.
- President Trump considered pausing raids in agriculture and hospitality industries, affecting arrest statistics.
- The number of immigrants removed from the U.S. rose in July, with an average increase of 84 more per day compared to June.
- ICE aimed for 3,000 arrests per day but averaged 990 arrests daily in July.
- TRAC data shows 56,945 people were in ICE custody in July, a slight decline from the previous month.
- Lawsuits were filed against tactics used in June raids, and a court order halted some of these methods.
- As of late July, 71% of those in ICE detention had not been convicted of a crime, and many with convictions were for minor offenses.
