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ICE Arrests Skyrocket in Every U.S. State Under Trump, New Data Shows
Immigration arrests have surged across the United States under President Trump, with newly released data revealing dramatic increases in every state. According to analysis by The New York Times, arrests have more than doubled in 38 states since Trump began his second term, with a major escalation in recent weeks.
The spike follows a directive from Trump’s chief immigration adviser, Stephen Miller, who reportedly ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to intensify arrest operations. In response, ICE has rapidly expanded its enforcement efforts, targeting both border and interior regions, regardless of falling border crossings.
Texas leads the nation, with over 20,000 arrests since January 20. Florida and Puerto Rico, under ICE’s Miami field office, have recorded more than 11,000. These numbers dwarf those seen under the previous administration, despite already high enforcement levels in those regions.
The steepest rises, however, have occurred in states that strongly back Trump’s immigration agenda. Southern and Western states—including Alabama, Mississippi, and Arkansas—have seen some of the most rapid increases relative to their immigrant populations. ICE has made more than 4,000 arrests in these four states alone—up from about 2,500 during the same period in 2024.
Even states with relatively small immigrant populations, like Idaho, have experienced unprecedented growth. Idaho went from just 77 arrests in 2024 to over 300 so far this year.
Since Trump returned to office, ICE has more than doubled its daily arrest rate, now averaging 666 arrests per day. By June, that figure surpassed 1,100 per day, as the administration pushes to reach Miller’s target of 3,000 arrests daily. This includes more aggressive tactics like detaining people at routine check-ins and during immigration court hearings.
Expedited removals—deportations that bypass the court system—have also surged. Just 5% of arrests involved expedited removal at the end of 2024; by June, that number hit 15%, as protections for recent arrivals were rolled back.
The new data, released after a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit, provides the most comprehensive view yet of how ICE is ramping up under Trump. The enforcement uptick has sparked nationwide protests and deepened tensions between immigration advocates and federal authorities.
Republicans argue the crackdown disrupts Democratic efforts to boost blue-state populations and push amnesty. For Trump, it’s a cornerstone of his agenda—and it’s accelerating fast.
