Archive · 5 Jun 2025
ICE Makes Record Arrests in Single Day Using Text Trap
ICE arrested over 2,200 people in a single day, the largest number ever.
Many were part of a program that lets immigrants live in the community while being monitored.
ICE sent texts asking them to check in early, and then arrested them when they arrived.
Lawyers say some people arrested had followed all the rules.
The White House reportedly pushed for more arrests.
Some immigrants are now worried about attending their check-ins, unsure if they will be arrested.
An ICE spokesperson said the arrested individuals had final removal orders, but some lawyers dispute this claim.
ICE conducted its largest single-day operation, arresting over 2,200 people.
The arrests followed White House directives to increase enforcement activities.
Many detainees were participants in the Alternative to Detention (ATD) program.
ICE used mass text messages requesting early check-ins, leading to arrests.
Immigration lawyers reported compliance issues regarding ICE claims.
- Who
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested undocumented immigrants, many of whom were part of the Alternative to Detention (ATD) program.
- What
- ICE arrested over 2,200 individuals.
- When
- On a single day, unspecified but recent.
- Where
- At ICE facilities across the US, including New York City.
- Why
- The arrests occurred due to increased enforcement directives from the White House, potentially using a text message strategy.
- Arrests in a Day
- Over 2,200
- Agency
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
- Detainees
- Undocumented immigrants, many in ATD program
- Alleged Strategy
- Early check-in requests via text
- Location of Arrests
- ICE facilities