ICE Detains Record 65,000 During Shutdown — 54,000 Arrested, 56,000 Deported Nationwide
The Guardian|Nov 21, 2025
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Guardian analysis of newly released ICE data shows a nationwide enforcement surge during the Oct 1–Nov 15 federal shutdown: roughly 54,000 arrests and 56,000 deportations, driving a record detention population above 65,000. More than 21,000 detainees had no criminal record, contradicting claims that ICE focused on the “worst of the worst.” The report cites daily arrest quotas, collateral arrests, and redeployment of CBP agents to assist interior operations across major cities.
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