ICE arrests hit record 49,571 in July, most had no criminal history
Aug 26, 2026
New government data obtained by the Deportation Data Project through a FOIA lawsuit shows ICE arrested nearly 50,000 people in July, the highest monthly total of Trump's second term and the highest since 2022. For the first time under the current administration, more than half of those arrested had no criminal convictions or pending charges. The surge reflects a shift from high-profile city operations toward less visible tactics, including traffic stops, home and airport arrests, ICE check-ins, and expanded 287(g) partnerships with state and local police, which accounted for about 13% of July arrests. Texas and Florida together accounted for nearly 20,000 of the arrests, and enforcement intensified against Haitian TPS holders in Springfield, Ohio. The increase followed a $70 billion funding boost, and nearly 34,000 deportations occurred during the same month.
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