ICE detentions set Trump-era high in July, as immigration crackdown widens
Summary
In July, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained more than 46,000 people, the highest number reported during President Trump's second term. The agency increased arrests at airports, local communities, and immigration offices as part of a broader immigration crackdown.Key Facts
- ICE set a record with over 46,000 detentions in July, surpassing June’s 43,000 detentions.
- On average, 1,500 people were taken into ICE custody daily last month.
- ICE held about 68,000 detainees as of the weekend, nearing a record high of 70,000.
- Arrests increased after a slowdown earlier this year due to criticism over two American citizens’ deaths during enforcement.
- The crackdown included arrests at airports, traffic stops, and collaborations with the Transportation Security Administration.
- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin aims to continue deportations while avoiding negative headlines.
- ICE paused vehicle stops after fatal shootings of two immigrants but resumed them after President Trump lifted the pause.
- Termination of Temporary Protected Status for over 300,000 Haitian migrants led to new ICE enforcement actions in some communities.
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