Key facts
- US immigration agents arrested 43,138 people in June.
- This is the highest number of arrests since Donald Trump took office.
- ICE detention population increased by 5,450 since early April.
- As of July 11, 65,765 individuals were in ICE detention.
- A significant portion of those detained have no criminal history.
- The Trump administration has deported over 590,600 individuals since January 2025.
US immigration agents arrested 43,138 people in June, the highest number since Donald Trump took office, according to newly released data from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This surge in operations coincides with a significant increase in the number of individuals in ICE detention, which rose by 5,450 since early April to a total of 65,765 as of July 11.
The data reveals that a substantial portion of those detained, as has been the trend since last summer, do not have a criminal history. The Trump administration has reportedly deported over 590,600 individuals since January 2025.
Immigration advocates and attorneys confirm a ramp-up in enforcement activities nationwide, supported by a $70 billion funding increase for the Department of Homeland Security. Reports suggest the White House has urged immigration officials to aim for 2,000 arrests daily. Enforcement tactics have become less visible, with arrests occurring routinely at workplaces, outside homes, or during traffic stops, and many individuals being detained during mandatory check-in appointments.
This shift to quieter operations makes it more difficult for volunteer observers to track and report ICE activities. The agency had failed to publish updated arrest and detention figures since early April, citing government shutdowns as the reason for the delay, which had drawn criticism from various groups.