The latest ICE deportation data reveals a sharp increase in arrests, detentions, and deportations under the Trump administration. Donald Trump campaigned on a platform of mass deportation, and since taking office, his administration has reshaped immigration enforcement across the country. The Guardian, using data published every two weeks by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), is tracking the number of people the administration has arrested, detained, and deported.
Understanding the Latest ICE Arrests and Detentions
ICE usually publishes detention statistics for the current fiscal year every two weeks. The Guardian has been archiving each release of detention management statistics since January 2025 and received older releases from the Vera Institute for Justice. We calculated the number of people arrested, detained, and deported during each reporting period by scraping data from each release and comparing the totals with previous releases.
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The number of people arrested, in detention, and deported do not have a direct, one-to-one connection. The immigration legal system is complicated, and each figure has to be considered on its own. People can be arrested but not booked into detention, and deported without first being booked into detention.
Key Data Points from ICE and CBP Reports
The data for ICE arrests comes from the ICE Initial Book-Ins by Arresting Agency and Month table. Arrest figures may be an undercount because ICE reports only arrests that result in someone entering ICE detention. Detention totals come from the ICE Currently Detained by Criminality and Arresting Agency table. Deportations come from the ICE Removals table.
| Metric | Latest Period | Previous Period | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrests | 12,500 | 10,200 | +22.5% |
| Detentions | 28,000 | 25,000 | +12% |
| Deportations | 9,800 | 8,100 | +21% |
Key Takeaways from the Data
- Arrests have surged by over 20% compared to the previous reporting period, reflecting heightened enforcement.
- Detention numbers continue to climb, with ICE holding nearly 28,000 individuals as of the latest report.
- Deportations have increased significantly, aligning with the administration's mass deportation goals.
- Data reporting changed after the government shutdown in late 2025, with ICE now releasing data in inconsistent increments.
FAQ
How often does ICE release deportation data?
ICE usually publishes detention statistics every two weeks during the fiscal year. However, after the government shutdown in late 2025, the frequency changed, and data is now released inconsistently.
Are ICE arrest figures accurate?
Arrest figures may be an undercount because ICE only reports arrests that result in someone entering ICE detention. Arrests that do not lead to detention are not included in the data.
What is the difference between arrests, detentions, and deportations?
Arrests refer to individuals taken into custody by ICE. Detentions are those held in ICE facilities. Deportations are individuals removed from the US. These numbers are not directly connected, as some people are deported without being detained.
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