ICE arrests in Florida surge to over 20,000 under Trump's second term
Mar 11, 2026 · Florida, FL
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement made 20,629 arrests in Florida between January 20 and October 15, 2025. The enforcement resulted in approximately 77 arrests per day in 2025, compared to about 20 per day in 2024. Those arrested came from over 120 countries and ranged in age from 1 to 89 years old, with approximately 25% having no criminal record beyond immigration violations. The data includes cases of individuals deported while applying for legal status, asylum seekers transferred to foreign prisons, and detentions following routine traffic stops.
Timeline
Mar 11, 2026—ICE releases data showing 25% of arrested had no criminal record beyond immigration violations
Oct 15, 2025—ICE completes enforcement period with 20,629 total arrests in Florida, nearly triple 2024's rate
Jan 20, 2025—Trump's second term begins; ICE launches enforcement surge in Florida averaging 77 arrests per day
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