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NewsThe Haitian TimesAugust 31, 2026Miami-Dade

ICE reports nearly 50,000 arrests in July, marking a record high for the current presidential term

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recorded nearly 50,000 arrests in July, the highest monthly total during the current administration's term. The agency is utilizing partnerships with state and local police and continuing enforcement actions against Haitian nationals who no longer hold deportation protections.

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Why It Matters

This data reflects a shift in federal immigration enforcement intensity, directly impacting the volume of detentions and the legal status of specific immigrant populations, including Haitian nationals.

Key Facts

  • ICE conducted nearly 50,000 arrests in July.
  • The July arrest figure represents the highest monthly total during the current presidential term.
  • ICE is actively utilizing partnerships with state and local law enforcement agencies to facilitate arrests.
  • Enforcement actions are continuing against Haitian nationals who have lost deportation protections.

Who's Mentioned

organizationDeportation Data Project“Research project at U.C. Berkeley and UCLA providing enforcement data.”personTrump“Refers to the current presidential term.”locationFlorida“State with high volume of ICE arrests.”personBobby Kuchinsky“Manager at Half Shell Raw Bar in Key West.”locationTexas“State with high volume of ICE arrests.”organizationICE“Federal agency responsible for immigration enforcement.”personKristi Noem“Former Homeland Security Secretary.”organizationImmigration and Customs Enforcement“Federal agency responsible for immigration enforcement.”otherHaitians“Specific group identified as being subject to ongoing arrests.”personMarkwayne Mullin“Homeland Security Secretary.”personGreg Bovino“Former Border Patrol agent.”personDonald Trump“President of the United States.”