Nearly 40K and counting: Here’s where ICE arrested immigrants across NY and NJ

Key Points:

• During President Trump's second term, ICE made over 19,500 arrests in New York and nearly 18,000 in New Jersey, primarily targeting Latin American immigrant men without criminal records, marking a significant increase compared to the previous 18 months under President Biden.
• Nearly half of New York's ICE arrests occurred in New York City, with Queens being a major hotspot, while Nassau and Erie counties also saw thousands of arrests; Newark led in New Jersey, followed by other cities with ICE offices and immigration courts.
• A substantial portion of those arrested were deported (over 41%) or left voluntarily (22%), with arrests concentrated not only in major cities but also in small towns with ICE check-in offices, prisons, and large Latino populations.
• ICE arrests often took place at immigration courts, federal offices, and during routine check-ins, with some municipalities like Hempstead and Oyster Bay in Nassau County recording high arrest numbers, reflecting areas with significant Latino communities.
• The Trump administration's enforcement surge has drawn criticism from local officials, such as NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, while ICE and the Department of Homeland Security defend the arrests as lawful; the administration plans to expand ICE staffing by 5,000 personnel, lowering hiring standards and offering signing bonuses.