Georgia ranks top 5 for ICE arrests in 2026
Apr 27, 2026·Location: GA
Country of origin: Guatemala

Georgia has become a top-5 state for federal immigration arrests since President Trump's return to office, with more arrests than higher-profile enforcement operations in Minnesota. The article reports on enforcement data and includes a case study of a Guatemalan couple detained in Carroll County.
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