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July 2, 2026
ICE Arrests Surge Amid Plans for Increased Worksite Enforcement
- Federal authorities arrested over 10,000 immigrants in five days, with a daily target of at least 2,000 set by the White House.
- The Trump administration plans to boost worksite immigration enforcement, responding to ongoing criminal investigations and pressure from immigration hardliners.
- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin reported that deportations have increased to over 3,200 individuals per day, reflecting a surge in overall enforcement efforts.
3 Sources
- More than 10,000 immigrants arrested in the last five days after White House push, report saysJul 2, 2026 at 4:17 PM · Independent
- More than 10,000 immigrants arrested in the last five days after White House push, report saysJul 2, 2026 at 8:17 PM · Independent
- Exclusive: Trump administration plans to boost worksite immigration enforcement after increase in criminal probesJul 2, 2026 at 8:23 PM · CNN