ICE reported a record-breaking detainee population of approximately 73,000 individuals as of January 16, 2026, representing an 84% increase from the previous year. The Trump administration has set a goal of detaining upwards of 100,000 immigrants at any given time. The majority of detainees (roughly 47%) are classified as immigration violators with no criminal record, though the administration claims 70% have criminal charges or convictions.