Trump Border Czar: ICE Is 'Deportation Maxxing' In Record-Breaking Month
Summary
President Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, said ICE is setting records with the highest numbers of arrests in its history, continuing a strong immigration enforcement push. ICE detention numbers and removals have also increased, while the agency faces criticism over enforcement tactics and recent fatal shootings during operations.Key Facts
- ICE had its highest monthly arrest total ever in June 2024, with July exceeding that number.
- The agency is fully funded and is maximizing deportations.
- ICE detained about 65,765 people as of July 11, 2024, up from 60,300 in April and nearing the year's record of 70,700.
- Arrests in early July averaged 1,474 per day, more than June's 1,300 per day.
- The largest group in ICE detention currently has no criminal history and are held solely for immigration violations.
- Immigration judges ordered thousands of detainees released, with over 2,000 released in May 2024 alone.
- Two fatal shootings during ICE traffic stops in July (Houston and Maine) raised concerns, as body cameras were not activated in either incident.
- ICE will require officers in future traffic stops to wear body cameras and has begun training for their use.
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