ICE detentions set Trump-era high in July, as immigration crackdown widens

cbsnews.com·Camilo Montoya-Galvez·2026-08-02T15:19:00.000Z
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ICE detained more than 46,000 people in July under the Trump administration, the highest monthly total so far in his second term, with arrests increasing in airports and communities. The report highlights the human impact of aggressive immigration enforcement, noting that operations continued despite past backlash over the killing of two American citizens during a raid. It raises concerns about the scale and tactics of ICE actions, especially toward vulnerable immigrants.

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