Map Shows Where ICE Most Often Detains Parents of US Children
Summary
A new report estimates that since January 2025, about 205,000 children in the U.S. have had a parent detained by immigration authorities under President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. The report highlights which states have the highest rates of children affected and notes many children are very young and often cared for by relatives after a parent is detained.Key Facts
- Around 205,000 children have had a parent detained since January 2025, including about 145,000 U.S. citizen children.
- More than 22,000 U.S. citizen children have experienced detention of all parents living with them.
- The highest rates of children with detained parents are in Texas, Arizona, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Florida.
- Over one-third of these children are under six years old.
- Most children stay with family or friends after a parent is detained; only a few enter the child welfare system.
- Immigration enforcement actions include raids, courthouse arrests, and workplace operations nationwide.
- The Department of Homeland Security says detention is voluntary and denies that families are separated.
- The government does not fully track how many detainees have children or what happens to them afterward, possibly underestimating the number affected.
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