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August 25, 2026
ICE Arrests Reach Nearly 50,000 in July, Marking a 70% Increase Since February
- ICE arrested 49,571 individuals in July, a 15% increase from June and a 70% rise since February.
- Texas and Florida accounted for nearly 20,000 of the arrests, emphasizing their role in enforcement.
- The surge in arrests follows a trend of increasing numbers since Trump took office, despite claims of a softer approach from Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
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- ICE arrests jumped to nearly 50,000 in July, the highest monthly total of Trump’s second termAug 25, 2026 at 4:13 PM · ABC News
- ICE arrested nearly 50,000 people last month, a staggering 70% jump since FebruaryAug 25, 2026 at 4:43 PM · Independent