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ICE arrests 10,000 in 5 days, a surge in Trump's deportation push
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested approximately 10,000 people over a five-day period at the end of June, averaging about 2,000 arrests per day, signaling a significant increase in enforcement activity.
- The agency has shifted from high-profile city sweeps to more discreet operations to meet President Trump's deportation objectives, with arrests continuing to surge despite the change in tactics.
- ICE detention numbers rose to around 39,000 in June, up from about 30,000 monthly since February, reflecting increased enforcement and detentions.
- Historical data shows December had the highest daily arrest average (1,283) during the Trump administration before this recent spike, with a notable decline after protests and fatalities in Minneapolis led to a scaling back of aggressive enforcement tactics.
- ICE does not publicly release detailed arrest data, making precise comparisons difficult, but information obtained via the Deportation Data Project indicates the recent surge marks a sharp rise over previous months.
