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ICE arrests hit record high in July as enforcement quietly ramps up
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Key Points:
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 51,000 individuals in July, marking the largest single-month total in Department of Homeland Security (DHS) history.
- ICE increased arrests at airports, detaining over 30 people in July, including some individuals with valid work authorization or parole documents.
- The total number of deportations for the fiscal year has reached 356,389 as of June, with ICE quietly expanding operations nationwide.
- Some Trump allies criticize the deportation numbers as insufficient and are demanding more transparency and increased enforcement, particularly targeting worksite violations.
- DHS stated it reversed Biden-era policies allowing undocumented immigrants to travel freely within the U.S., emphasizing stricter controls under the current administration.
