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ICE Books Record 43,138 Immigrants, Highest Since Trump

7/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

ICE booked a record 43,138 immigrants in June, highest monthly total during President Donald Trump's administration.
Daily arrests rose to 1,438 in June and 1,593 during the first 11 days of July.
On 11 July, facilities held 65,765 people, 30% convicted, 31% pending, and 40% other violators.
ICE has not released arrest data since April, drawing criticism and prompting officials to urge a 2,000-per-day target despite DHS saying no quotas.

History

Historical Context

Congress’s 1996 Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act, signed by President Bill Clinton, introduced mandatory detention and earmarked $1.5 billion for enforcement, prompting ICE’s 2003 creation under the Department of Homeland Security. The law lifted annual detainees from 8,500 in 1996 to 16,000 by 1998, a trend reflected in June 2024’s 43,138 ICE bookings.

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Story summary

ICE booked a record 43,138 immigrants in June, highest monthly total during President Donald Trump's administration.
Daily arrests rose to 1,438 in June and 1,593 during the first 11 days of July.
On 11 July, facilities held 65,765 people, 30% convicted, 31% pending, and 40% other violators.
ICE has not released arrest data since April, drawing criticism and prompting officials to urge a 2,000-per-day target despite DHS saying no quotas.

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