ICE Arrests Down 19% In July As Removals Jump; DHS Denies Abuse Claims

TRAC data shows ICE average daily bookings fell 19% in July (990/day) while removals increased by about 84 per day versus June. The detainee population stood at 56,945 in early August, and roughly 70% of detainees have no criminal convictions. Sen. Jon Ossoff alleged widespread abuses against women and children across ICE/HHS/BOP facilities; DHS issued a forceful denial. The figures and dispute point to a shift toward removals and intensifying oversight battles.