US immigration agents arrested more than 49,500 people in July
Summary
In July, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 49,571 people, the highest monthly total since President Donald Trump began his second term. This number is much higher than earlier months in 2025, with large arrests in Texas and Florida, where local police help ICE with immigration enforcement.Key Facts
- ICE arrested 49,571 people in July 2025, the highest since President Trump’s second term started.
- July arrests increased by about 15% from June and 70% from February 2025.
- In January 2025, before President Trump took office again, monthly arrests were about 8,000.
- Arrests rose steadily during 2025 after limits on targeting immigrants were eased.
- After protests in January 2025, arrests dropped but then increased again in June and July.
- Nearly 20,000 arrests in July happened in Texas and Florida.
- These two states have agreements that let local police help ICE with immigration enforcement.
- ICE hired about 12,000 new officers and agents last year, helping boost arrest numbers.
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