ICE arrests exceed 1,000 daily despite targeted surges focus
Mar 20, 2026

ICE arrests averaged over 1,000 people per day in early 2026, nearly double the rate from the previous year. Roughly half of these arrests were custodial arrests of people already in law enforcement custody. Despite high-profile enforcement surges in Democratic-led areas, arrest data shows higher numbers in states like Texas and Florida.
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