U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recorded 49,571 arrests in July, setting a new monthly high during President Donald Trump's second term. This figure averages to more than 1,500 people arrested per day, according to government data provided by ICE to the Deportation Data Project based at UC Berkeley and UCLA.
Key Takeaways
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recorded 49,571 arrests in July, setting a new monthly high during President Donald Trump's second term. This represents a 15% increase from June and includes more than half of those arrested having no criminal history.
- ICE made over 1,500 arrests per day on average in July
- More than half (51%) of detainees had no criminal history
- Nearly 34,000 people were removed from the U.S. in July
- Texas and Florida accounted for nearly 20,000 arrests under the federal 287(g) program
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 8 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal History Of Detainees | 1 Difference | CBS News reports higher daily arrests without criminal records | ▼ |
| Number Of Arrests July | Broad Agreement | 49,571 arrests in July | |
| Arrest Rate Per Day | Broad Agreement | > 1,500 people arrested per day | |
| Increase From June | Broad Agreement | 15% increase from June | |
| Number Of Removals | Broad Agreement | > 34,000 people removed in July |
Criminal History Of Detainees
▼CBS News reports higher daily arrests without criminal records
Number Of Arrests July
Broad Agreement49,571 arrests in July
Arrest Rate Per Day
Broad Agreement> 1,500 people arrested per day
Increase From June
Broad Agreement15% increase from June
Number Of Removals
Broad Agreement> 34,000 people removed in July
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The surge in arrests represents a 15% increase from June's record-breaking number of 43,021. This trend began after Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin took over in March, shifting away from the confrontational style of his predecessor, Kristi Noem. Mullin pledged to fulfill Trump's deportation goals while keeping ICE out of the headlines.
According to Graeme Blair, co-director of the Deportation Data Project, the increase is due to a change in tactics by ICE. 'They're arresting people at airports, at ICE check-ins, at immigration courthouses,' Blair told NPR. This strategy has resulted in more arrests without the high-profile raids that characterized earlier enforcement efforts.
More than half of those arrested had no criminal history, making up 51% of detainees. The number of removals also hit a record high with nearly 34,000 people removed from the United States in July. Texas and Florida accounted for nearly 20,000 arrests, with both states participating in the federal 287(g) program that allows local law enforcement to assist ICE.
The increase in arrests comes after Congress approved a $70 billion funding surge for the Department of Homeland Security, including ICE. This has allowed the agency to hire thousands of new officers and agents, further fueling these numbers. The figures also include the first arrests made after the Supreme Court allowed Trump to revoke Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants last month.
According to CBS News, ICE arrested more than 800 people without criminal records daily in July on average. This surge comes as the White House pushes the agency to hit a target of 2,000 arrests per day. The data shows that those with convictions for violent crimes make up about 6% of all those booked into ICE detention under the current administration.
A DHS spokesperson stated, 'ICE enforces the law as written. What makes someone a target for immigration enforcement is whether or not they are illegally in the U.S.— full stop.' The data obtained from ICE by the Deportation Data Project does not provide information about immigrants' alleged crimes in other countries.
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