ICE activity in Hampton Roads skyrockets by 180%
Sep 19, 2025 · Hampton Roads, VA
Data analysis reveals ICE detainers issued in Hampton Roads increased 180% in the first seven months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, rising from 140 to 393 detainers. The Deportation Data Project, which tracks ICE enforcement actions nationwide, compiled federal records showing this surge during the Trump administration. Local sheriff's offices across the region confirmed varying numbers of ICE custody transfers and detainers in their facilities.
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