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How many people does ICE have detained?

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ICE is currently detaining between 65,000 and 73,000 people, with recent figures showing a significant increase from previous years. The majority are single adults, and about half have criminal charges or convictions. The agency aims to expand capacity to 100,000 detainees.

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ICE holding about 73,000 people facing deportation, data shows

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  • ICE is holding about 73,000 people in detention facilities nationwide. 26s
  • Detainee numbers rose from 40,000 at the start of the second Trump administration. 32s
  • Half of detainees have criminal charges; half are immigration violators only. 58s
  • Administration aims to expand capacity to 100,000 detainees. 1m 15s
  • ICE uses state, private, and military facilities to house detainees. 1m 38s

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ICE holding about 73,000 people facing deportation, data shows
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CBS America
5 hours ago
ICE holding about 73,000 people facing deportation, data shows

ICE was holding roughly 73,000 people in detention facilities across the country, up from about 40,000 at the start of the second Trump administration.

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France 24
3 days ago
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ICE deported more than 600,000 people from the US in 2025, with 65,000 people in detention as of November last year.

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CBS America
4 days ago
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As of last week, ICE was holding about 69,000 people in detention facilities nationwide, the highest number in agency history.

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