ICE Arrests Surge 182% In Rhode Island: 343 Detained Since Inauguration

Providence Journal reports 343 ICE arrests in Rhode Island through July 29, nearly 100 more than counted by June 10. UC Berkeley’s Deportation Data Project and a New York Times analysis show Rhode Island’s daily arrest rate up about 182%, indicating accelerated enforcement. The piece breaks down who was arrested and compares 2025 to 2024, aligning with a broader multi-state surge in ICE activity.