According to Department of Homeland Security data analyzed by Gothamist, ICE's New York City field office arrested three times as many people in early 2026 compared to early 2025, but fewer arrests resulted in deportation. The data shows a 16% deportation rate in 2026 compared to 74% in 2025, and average detention periods have decreased from 48 days to 8 days. Immigration law experts attribute the pattern to an "arrest first, ask questions later" enforcement approach.