ICE detentions hit highest monthly total in June since crackdown began
Summary
In June, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained more than 43,000 people, the highest monthly number since President Trump returned to office. Arrests continue to rise amid White House pressure, despite recent deadly shootings involving ICE agents and calls for a pause on vehicle stops.Key Facts
- ICE detained over 43,000 people in June 2024, averaging 1,438 arrests per day.
- Arrests increased further in early July, averaging 1,593 daily arrests in the first 11 days.
- ICE agents were told to arrest 2,000 people per day, but a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson denies official arrest quotas.
- After deadly shootings involving ICE agents, a pause on most vehicle stops was ordered but quickly reversed by President Trump.
- The average number of people in ICE detention rose to about 59,400 in June and over 65,600 in early July.
- Arrests include many people without criminal records, referred to as "collateral" arrests by DHS.
- The detention population briefly declined after a crackdown operation ended in February but has since rebounded.
- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin aims to enforce immigration laws without excessive public attention but supports strong arrest numbers.
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