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ICE Arrests Surge to 10,000 in Miami, Nationwide Rates Up

3/21/2026

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted arrests from mid-December 2025 through March 10, 2026.
The Miami field office led with nearly 10,000 arrests, while St. Paul exceeded 5,000.
Nationwide arrests averaged over 1,100 per day in 2026, up from 600 per day last spring.
Arrest rates varied regionally, with Florida and San Antonio rising while Los Angeles and Chicago declined.
Areas with sanctuary policies showed flat or slightly rising arrest rates.

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Story summary

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted arrests from mid-December 2025 through March 10, 2026.
The Miami field office led with nearly 10,000 arrests, while St. Paul exceeded 5,000.
Nationwide arrests averaged over 1,100 per day in 2026, up from 600 per day last spring.
Arrest rates varied regionally, with Florida and San Antonio rising while Los Angeles and Chicago declined.
Areas with sanctuary policies showed flat or slightly rising arrest rates.