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ICE Hits Record Detentions Amid Nationwide Protests

7/11/2025

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ICE Detains Record Immigrants

In June, ICE recorded a staggering five-year high with 30,000 immigrants detained, yet only 18,000 were deported. The Trump administration's tough immigration stance grapples with overcrowded facilities and ongoing legal disputes. As protests against ICE actions surge across the nation, new legislation seeks to bolster funding for detention efforts.

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Miller Advocates Immigration Surge

In May, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller called for a dramatic surge in immigration arrests, aiming for 3,000 daily. Former ICE Director Tom Homan revealed a staggering 20 million undocumented immigrants reside in the U.S., with 10.5 million arriving since Biden took office, stressing the urgency of targeting sanctuary cities for enforcement.

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ICE Detains Record Immigrants

In June, ICE recorded a staggering five-year high with 30,000 immigrants detained, yet only 18,000 were deported. The Trump administration's tough immigration stance grapples with overcrowded facilities and ongoing legal disputes. As protests against ICE actions surge across the nation, new legislation seeks to bolster funding for detention efforts.

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