ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement)

TRAC: ICE arrests drop to ~990 per day in July 2025

| Importance: 6/10

According to TRAC Syracuse University analysis of ICE data, average daily arrests fell to 990 in July 2025 (July 1-27) from 1,224 in June—a 19% decline, amid protests and litigation. Total arrests 31,281 in July (27,483 by ICE, 3,798 by CBP). Both numbers well below Stephen Miller’s stated …

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Budget Bill Allocates $45 Billion for Private Immigration Detention Centers, 308% Increase

| Importance: 6/10

One Big Beautiful Bill provides $45 billion for building new immigration detention centers, with overwhelming majority going to private companies contracted to build and run facilities. Represents 308% increase over ICE’s FY2024 detention budget, creating capacity for 125,000 beds operated by …

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