ICE deportations and arrests hit record high
Summary
ICE reported deporting 483,200 people and making more than 491,000 immigration arrests in fiscal year 2026, setting agency records, according to figures from the Department of Homeland Security. The deportation total counts several types of departures and does not by itself establish a record for formal removal orders; a Syracuse University analysis found formal removals made up 63% of deportations in July and August.Key Facts
- ICE's reported 483,200 deportations in fiscal year 2026 exceeded its previous annual record of 442,640 in fiscal year 2025.
- The fiscal year 2026 deportation total was nearly 78% higher than the 271,484 ICE reported for fiscal year 2024.
- ICE reported more than 491,000 arrests, including nearly 475,000 administrative arrests.
- Administrative arrests involve alleged civil immigration violations rather than criminal charges.
- ICE recorded 50,925 arrests in August, then more than 48,000 in September, according to DHS.
- A Syracuse University analysis found that formal removals accounted for 63% of deportations in July and August; the rest were voluntary departures or returns.
- ICE's figures do not include all governmentwide deportation data from agencies such as U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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