Summary
Immigration arrests in the United States went down by 13% in July, compared to June. Protests in Portland, Oregon, are believed by activists to have played a part in this decrease.
Key Facts
- Immigration arrests in July totaled 27,483, down from 31,597 in June, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
- Protests have been happening nightly outside ICE's office in Portland, Oregon.
- Protesters use megaphones to make noise and draw attention to deportations.
- The protests have been ongoing for more than two months, although they are smaller than those seen in 2020.
- ICE's Portland office continues to operate, with people attending check-ins and some being detained.
- Activists run a "rapid response" system to connect those arrested with legal help quickly.
- Legal petitions can stop detained individuals from being transferred out of Oregon.
