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Over 2,100 Arrested in Washington Amid Immigration Crackdown

4/8/2026

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Federal immigration authorities arrested over 2,100 individuals in Washington from October 2022 to early March 2023, marking a rise in enforcement under President Donald Trump.
This increase includes many immigrants without criminal records, which contrasts with Trump's stated focus on targeting criminals.
During the same timeframe under President Joe Biden, ICE arrested approximately 2,200 people.
The Deportation Data Project reports that over 200 children were among those detained, prompting community support for affected families.
State lawmakers have responded by enacting measures to protect immigrants, including banning face coverings for ICE agents.

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Story summary

Federal immigration authorities arrested over 2,100 individuals in Washington from October 2022 to early March 2023, marking a rise in enforcement under President Donald Trump.
This increase includes many immigrants without criminal records, which contrasts with Trump's stated focus on targeting criminals.
During the same timeframe under President Joe Biden, ICE arrested approximately 2,200 people.
The Deportation Data Project reports that over 200 children were among those detained, prompting community support for affected families.
State lawmakers have responded by enacting measures to protect immigrants, including banning face coverings for ICE agents.