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ICE Faces $1 Billion Shortfall Amid Rising Detentions

6/16/2025

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) faces a staggering $1 billion budget shortfall and risks running out of funds next month. With over 51,000 detainees in custody, lawmakers are alarmed by rising arrests and potential legal violations, fueled by the Trump administration's push for strict daily quotas, even impacting those in the Alternative to Detention program.

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Story summary

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) faces a staggering $1 billion budget shortfall and risks running out of funds next month. With over 51,000 detainees in custody, lawmakers are alarmed by rising arrests and potential legal violations, fueled by the Trump administration's push for strict daily quotas, even impacting those in the Alternative to Detention program.