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Over 50,000 Immigrants Now Detained, Highest Since 2019
ICE detention numbers are up alongside spike in new detention facilities and new 287(g) agreements. Nearly 25% of detainees now have no criminal…
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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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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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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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LIVE: Why ICE’s missing detention data matter
Listen now (15 mins) | Listen to my live video explanation of what's going on with ICE's detention data with some behind-the-scenes details.
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ICE Hasn't Published New Detention Data in Over Three Weeks – and It's a Problem
Where is ICE's latest data on immigrant detention? Trump's supporters and detractors alike are in the dark about immigration enforcement activity. Let's…
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No Growth in ICE's Detained Population but That's Not the Whole Story
ICE’s detained population flatlined over the past two weeks, but there's more than meets the eye! Time to level up our understanding of detention data.
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ICE Detention Approaching 50,000 Immigrants, but Growth Slows
ICE’s latest detention data released today shows that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is holding close to 50,000 immigrants in custody, or…
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Family Detention is Back: Here's What You Need to Know
Family detention ended after years of lawsuits, medical warnings, and public outrage. Now, it’s back—despite clear evidence that it’s harmful, costly…
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