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ICE Data Reveals Arrest Trends Under Trump Administration

4/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Guardian analyzes data from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to track arrests, detentions, and deportations under U.S. President Donald Trump since January 2025.
The dataset uses bi-weekly updates since January 2025.
Arrests do not reliably lead to detention or deportation.
The Guardian notes ICE's reporting may undercount arrests because it only includes detentions.
After a government shutdown in late 2025, ICE's data release frequency changed, prompting updated visualizations.

History

Historical Context

The Trump administration's "zero tolerance" immigration policy, enacted in 2018, led to over 2,600 family separations and a 30% increase in ICE arrests compared to previous years. This policy shift, rooted in earlier executive orders from 2017, intensified scrutiny over ICE's data accuracy and reporting, significantly impacting ongoing immigration debates and enforcement strategies in the United States.

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Story summary

The Guardian analyzes data from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to track arrests, detentions, and deportations under U.S. President Donald Trump since January 2025.
The dataset uses bi-weekly updates since January 2025.
Arrests do not reliably lead to detention or deportation.
The Guardian notes ICE's reporting may undercount arrests because it only includes detentions.
After a government shutdown in late 2025, ICE's data release frequency changed, prompting updated visualizations.

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