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ICE shatters illegal immigrant arrest and deportation records in 2026

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-11-12 · by Anna Giaritelli

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement set a record for the highest number of illegal immigrant arrests and deportations in its history during fiscal year 2026. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated that the total number of arrests in this fiscal year exceeded the combined total of all three full fiscal years under the Biden administration. The report highlights that September 2026 was the most productive month for ICE arrests ever recorded.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported on Thursday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) achieved the highest number of arrests and deportations in the agency's 23-year history during fiscal year 2026. During the period from October 2025 through September 2026, ICE conducted more than 491,000 immigration arrests and carried out 483,200 deportations. These figures represent a 9% increase over the previous record of 442,640 deportations set in fiscal year 2025. According to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, the total number of arrests in FY 2026 exceeded the combined total of all three full fiscal years under the Biden Administration. While the agency highlighted these historic milestones as a success of President Donald Trump's immigration mandate, Reason Magazine noted that 37% of deportations in July and August were actually voluntary departures or returns. The data reflects a significant escalation in interior enforcement during the current administration's term.

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Washington ExaminerThis outlet12 Nov

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement set a record for the highest number of illegal immigrant arrests and deportations in its history during fiscal year 2026. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated that the total number of arrests in this fiscal year exceeded the combined total of all three full fiscal years under the Biden administration. The report highlights that September 2026 was…

ICE shatters illegal immigrant arrest and deportation records in 2026 (this article)
CBS News12 Nov

In fiscal year 2026, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) set a record by deporting 483,200 people and making over 491,000 immigration arrests in the United States. This marks an increase from the previous year's deportation record of 442,640 individuals. The figures reflect President Trump’s enforcement campaign but come amid political complexities following midterm election results, indicating mixed public…

ICE deportations and arrests hit record high →
ABC News (US)12 Nov

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported record-high numbers of immigration arrests and deportations for the fiscal year ending September 30. ICE deported 483,200 people, marking a 9% increase from the previous year and a 78% rise from 2024. Arrests also hit a record of 474,850, doubling from the previous year and quadrupling from 2024. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin attributed these…

ICE reports record immigration arrests, deportations since Trump White House return →
Reason12 Nov

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported that in fiscal year 2026, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) made over 491,000 immigration arrests and over 483,000 deportations, setting a new record since fiscal year 2009. However, the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC) revealed that a significant portion of these deportations were voluntary, accounting for 37% of total deportations in July…

ICE Says It's Deporting More Immigrants Than Ever. Many Are Actually Leaving Voluntarily. →
The Daily Wire12 Nov

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under President Trump set record highs for arrests and deportations during fiscal year 2026, with 491,000 arrests and 483,000 deportations, according to the Department of Homeland Security. This surpasses previous records and the total of all three years under President Biden. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin praised ICE’s efforts, while Trump expressed some…

Trump’s ICE Just Blew Past Biden On Arrests, And That’s Only Half The Story →
Fox News13 Nov

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced that Fiscal Year 2026 saw the highest number of ICE arrests and deportations in the agency's history. The department reported over 491,000 arrests and 483,200 deportations, noting that the total number of arrests exceeded the combined figures for the three fiscal years under the Biden administration by nearly 65,000. The report emphasizes that…

DHS touts highest ICE deportations in history, as Mullin says agency has been ‘unleashed’ →
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Al Jazeera13 Nov

The Department of Homeland Security reported that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a record-breaking 483,200 deportations and over 491,000 immigration arrests during the 2026 fiscal year. These figures surpass the previous 2025 record of 442,640 deportations and include a peak of 50,925 arrests in August alone. The report highlights a significant escalation in enforcement under the Trump…

US reports record number of deportations and arrests in 2026 →

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ICE reports record immigration arrests, deportations since Trump White House return ABC News · attributed to a source

ICE Says It's Deporting More Immigrants Than Ever. Many Are Actually Leaving Voluntarily. Reason · attributed to a source

DHS touts highest ICE deportations in history, as Mullin says agency has been ‘unleashed’ Fox News · attributed to a source

ICE deportations and arrests hit record high CBS News · stated as fact

ICE shatters illegal immigrant arrest and deportation records in 2026 Washington Examiner · stated as fact

Trump’s ICE Just Blew Past Biden On Arrests, And That’s Only Half The Story The Daily Wire · stated as fact

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DHS touts highest ICE deportations in history, as Mullin says agency has been ‘unleashed’ Fox News

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ICE deportations and arrests hit record high Same event
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Leans right Hedges 7 of 51 claims Outlet record 68/100
Trump’s ICE Just Blew Past Biden On Arrests, And That’s Only Half The Story Same event
The Daily Wire
Leans strongly right Hedges 4 of 21 claims Outlet record 59/100
DHS touts highest ICE deportations in history, as Mullin says agency has been ‘unleashed’ Same event
Fox News
Hedges 2 of 14 claims Outlet record 67/100
ICE reports record immigration arrests, deportations since Trump White House return Same event
ABC News (US)
Leans right Hedges 0 of 8 claims Outlet record 67/100
US reports record number of deportations and arrests in 2026 Same event
Al Jazeera
Leans right Hedges 2 of 28 claims Outlet record 60/100
ICE Says It's Deporting More Immigrants Than Ever. Many Are Actually Leaving Voluntarily. Same event
Reason
Hedges 5 of 26 claims Outlet record 67/100
'Worst of the Worst': Latest ICE roundup nabs murderers, drug traffickers Different event
Just The News
Hedges 0 of 14 claims Outlet record 94/100
“Article A describes a specific ICE roundup operation targeting criminal illegal aliens, while Article B discusses overall ICE arrest and deportation records for fiscal year 2026.”
Habeas corpus cases near 100,000 as ICE detainees seize on new way to fight detention Different event
Washington Examiner
Leans right Hedges 0 of 2 claims Outlet record 68/100
“The articles describe different aspects of immigration enforcement under ICE, one focusing on the increase in habeas corpus cases and delays, and the other on record-high arrests and deportations.”
Immigration arrests go on unabated despite Trump's misgivings after the GOP's midterm wipeout Different event
The Independent
Leans right Hedges 4 of 50 claims Outlet record 59/100
“Article A describes specific ongoing arrests and the immediate aftermath of the midterm elections, while Article B reports on record-breaking ICE arrests and deportations for the entire fiscal year 2026.”

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Topics

America DHS ICE U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement the Department of Homeland Security

Subjects

ICE ORG · 5× America GPE · 1× Biden PERSON · 1× DHS ORG · 1× Markwayne Mullin PERSON · 1× U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ORG · 1× the Department of Homeland Security ORG · 1×

Narrative

“The total number of ICE arrests in Fiscal Year 2026 was more than all three full fiscal years under Biden combined, as the patriots of ICE work around the clock to make America safe again.”
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-13
2026-11-13 · Washington Examiner
ICE shatters illegal immigrant arrest and deportation records in 2026 · mixed framing

Claims (4 extracted, 1 hedged)

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested and deported more illegal immigrants in fiscal 2026 than any year on record, according to the Department of Homeland Security. uncertain
Enforcement → arrest → Security
“Fiscal Year 2026 saw the highest number of ICE deportations and arrests for any year in ICE’s history. asserted
Year → see → history
September 2026 was the best September in ICE’s history in terms of arrests,” DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said in a statement. asserted
Mullin → say → statement
“The total number of ICE arrests in Fiscal Year 2026 was more than all three full fiscal years under Biden combined, as the patriots of ICE work around the clock to make America safe again.” asserted
America → combine → clock
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