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US ICE arrests reached 49,571 in July, marking a 15% monthly increase
Enforcement actions spiked in July following an expansion in federal agents and local law enforcement partnerships.
The short version
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 49,571 people in July, a 15% increase from June.
- Nearly 20,000 of the arrests occurred in Texas and Florida, supported by 287(g) agreements allowing local police to assist federal agents.
- The surge follows an expansion of ICE personnel by approximately 12,000 officers over the past year.
Key facts
- ICE made 49,571 arrests in July, representing the highest monthly total since President Donald Trump took office for his second term.[Al Jazeera]
- July arrest totals increased by about 15% compared to June and approximately 70% compared to February.[Al Jazeera]
- Almost 20,000 of the July arrests were carried out in Texas and Florida, both of which utilize 287(g) cooperation agreements with ICE.[Al Jazeera]
- ICE added roughly 12,000 officers and agents during a hiring drive over the previous year.[Al Jazeera]