Record ICE deportations and arrests

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Analysis

How it changed

1. 12 Nov

   On Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that in FY 2026, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) "broke the record for the highest number of deportations and arrests in any fiscal year," with "more than 491,000 immigration arrests and more than 483,000 deportations."

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• 13 Nov US reports record number of deportations and arrests in 2026The 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…Al Jazeera
• 13 Nov DHS touts highest ICE deportations in history, as Mullin says agency has been ‘unleashed’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…Fox News
• 12 Nov Trump’s ICE Just Blew Past Biden On Arrests, And That’s Only Half The StoryImmigration 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…The Daily Wire
• 12 Nov ICE Says It's Deporting More Immigrants Than Ever. Many Are Actually Leaving Voluntarily.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…Reason
• 12 Nov ICE shatters illegal immigrant arrest and deportation records in 2026U.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…Washington Examiner
• 12 Nov ICE reports record immigration arrests, deportations since Trump White House returnU.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…ABC News (US)
• 12 Nov ICE deportations and arrests hit record highIn 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…CBS News

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