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May 2025

LIVE: Behind the Scenes of My Latest Post About ICE Detention Data
Watch now | Watch or listen to my live coffee chat about ICE's newest detention data released today. Hear how I think about the data and maybe you'll…
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ICE Detention Numbers Decline Slightly for the First Time During the Trump II Administration
Despite total decline, the number of people arrested and detained by ICE rather than CBP continued to grow modestly.
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“Nobody is Protected” from Border Patrol: My Conversation with Reece Jones (Repost)
Border Patrol is one of the most controversial yet misunderstood law enforcement agencies in the country. Fellow geographer Reece Jones unpacks this…
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Atlanta Event Announcement: Join Me for a Discussion of Trump-Era Immigration Policies, Hosted by Casa Alterna
Do you live in Atlanta? Are you interested in learning more about current immigration policies and data? If so, join me at 7pm on June 5 for the latest…
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Your Support for this Newsletter Helps Shape the National Conversation on Immigration
A report on the growth and impact of this newsletter since the start of the Trump administration, a special thanks to my generous supporters, and a call…
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NPR and The Journalist's Resource: Strengthening Immigration Reporting in Volatile Times
Today was a big day—and I’d love to share some good news.
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A First Look at ICE's Detained Population at Individual Facilities
We used our new Interval ADP method to calculate detained populations at all facilities currently used by ICE and we included tips for writing about…
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Adam Sawyer
Immigrant Detention Numbers Decline Slightly, But ICE Arrests Continue to Grow
The latest detention data from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shows that 49,005 immigrants were held in detention as of May 4, 2025.
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New Method Uncovers Hidden Population Spikes at Some ICE Detention Centers
A new method for analyzing ICE data reveals recent spikes in the number of people held in ICE facilities like Stewart and Moshannon, trends normally…
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Adam Sawyer
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Immigration Judges Closed and Denied More Asylum Cases in March Than Any Month on Record
In a record-breaking month, immigration judges fast-tracked asylum denials at a record pace, raising questions about due process, the politicization of…
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ICE's Prodigal Immigrant Detention Data Returns, System Appears Near Capacity
Better late than never, ICE released its latest detention data late yesterday updated through April 20. Growth slows as numbers approach 50,000…
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