Archive · 27 Jul 2026
ICE arrests surge past 1,400 a day under Trump
ICE is making a lot more arrests every day, over 1,400, which is a big increase from before.
The head of the Department of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin, is leading this effort.
There have been some problems, like people getting shot, which has made some people upset.
But others think ICE is doing a good job.
The government says they need to do this to keep everyone safe.
President Trump wants even more arrests, but so far, they haven't reached his goal.
ICE is also getting more agents to help with the arrests.
ICE is making over 1,400 arrests per day, a significant increase from previous months.
The rise in arrests is part of a broader immigration crackdown led by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
Recent operations have been more spread out across the country, leading to more deadly incidents and criticism.
The government defends the actions, stating they are necessary to protect officers and the public.
Arrest numbers are still below Trump's goal of over 1 million arrests and deportations annually.
- Who
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, President Donald Trump, critics and supporters of ICE
- What
- Increase in ICE arrests across the US, with more than 1,400 arrests per day
- When
- July 2023, following a brief slowdown in the spring
- Where
- Across the US, with a more spread-out approach compared to previous concentrated operations
- Why
- To increase immigration enforcement, following Trump's goal of over 1 million arrests and deportations annually, and to address criticism of previous operations
Critics of ICE
Supporters of ICE
Enforcement Tactics
Critics of ICE
Critics argue that ICE's enforcement tactics are indiscriminate and have led to deadly incidents, including the shooting of US citizens and immigrants.
Supporters of ICE
Supporters defend ICE's actions, stating that they are necessary to protect officers and the public, and that the agency is targeting criminals.
Arrest Numbers
Critics of ICE
Critics believe the increase in arrests is excessive and that the numbers should be lower.
Supporters of ICE
Supporters argue that the numbers should be even higher to meet Trump's goal of over 1 million arrests and deportations annually.
Workplace Enforcement
Critics of ICE
Critics may oppose increased workplace enforcement, arguing it could lead to further abuses and targeting of innocent individuals.
Supporters of ICE
Supporters advocate for stronger workplace enforcement to reduce illegal immigration by targeting jobs as a major reason for illegal entry.
- Average Daily Arrests
- More than 1,400
- July Arrests
- 16,213 in the first 11 days
- June Arrests
- Almost 40,000
- ICE Agents
- Increased due to a major hiring drive
- Trump's Target
- Over 1 million arrests and deportations annually
- Recent Shootings
- Two immigrant men killed in Houston and Maine
- Criticism
- Protests, congressional funding fights, and calls for reduced operations