Map Shows Where ICE Arrests, Detentions Have Surged Most
Summary
Under President Donald Trump, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests have reached record highs, with nearly 51,000 arrests in August 2026 alone. Arrests and detentions have increased widely across many U.S. states, especially in the South and Southwest, as part of a larger plan to increase deportations.Key Facts
- ICE arrests rose significantly between July 2025 and July 2026, with Texas having the highest number at 10,331 in July 2026.
- Florida nearly tripled its arrests leading to detention, going from 1,938 to 5,501 during the same period.
- Other states with notable increases include Arizona, Georgia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Massachusetts.
- Some states, like California, Colorado, Rhode Island, and Nevada, saw smaller increases or declines in arrests.
- Arrests do not always lead to immediate deportations, as detainees may have ongoing legal cases like asylum claims.
- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said ICE set new records for illegal alien arrests for three months in a row.
- Large enforcement operations, such as Operation Midway Blitz and Operation Metro Surge, contributed to the rise in arrests in states like Illinois and Minnesota.
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