What is the current numbers of deportees and others detained by ICE FBI ATF DEA BORDER PATROL HSI in the US?
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1. Summary of the results
Based on the available analyses, comprehensive current detention numbers across all requested agencies are not readily available in a single, consolidated format. However, several key data points emerge:
ICE Detention Numbers:
- As of July 27, 2025, there were 56,945 individuals in ICE detention, with 71.1% having no criminal convictions [1]
- Earlier data showed 57,861 people in ICE detention as of June 29, 2025 [2]
- An older figure reported 51,302 people in ICE detention as of June 1, 2025 [3]
Deportation Activity:
- ICE conducted over 1,000 deportation flights to other countries, representing a 15% increase over the January to July period compared to the previous year [4]
- ICE removed 4,300 noncitizens from the U.S. interior in February alone [5]
- The administration has increased ICE detention capacity from 41,500 beds in FY 2024 to 54,500 as of March [5]
Recent Enforcement Operations:
- 219 illegal immigrants were arrested in Arkansas during 'Operation Enforce and Remove', with an additional 253 individuals arrested for suspected drug crimes [6]
- 370 alien offenders were arrested in Massachusetts during an enhanced targeted enforcement operation [7]
2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints
The original question seeks comprehensive data across six different federal agencies (ICE, FBI, ATF, DEA, Border Patrol, HSI), but the analyses reveal significant gaps:
Data Availability Issues:
- No specific detention numbers are provided for FBI, ATF, DEA, Border Patrol, or HSI across all sources
- The Department of Homeland Security has allowed certain law enforcement components from the Department of Justice to carry out immigration enforcement [8], but their detention numbers remain unreported
- Data on deportations is not regularly released to the public [9], suggesting transparency limitations
Operational Changes:
- The Trump administration has taken 181 immigration-specific executive actions and increased ICE arrest rates [10]
- Daily Southwest Border encounters have plunged by 93% according to DHS Secretary Noem's office [11]
- ICE arrests have doubled and detention numbers are at an all-time high [12]
Alternative Perspectives:
Immigration advocacy organizations would likely emphasize that 71.1% of those in ICE detention have no criminal convictions [1], challenging narratives about detaining primarily dangerous criminals. Conversely, enforcement advocates would highlight the 93% reduction in border encounters [11] as evidence of successful deterrence policies.
3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement
The original question itself does not contain misinformation, but it assumes comprehensive, real-time data exists across all six federal agencies when the analyses demonstrate this is not the case.
Data Limitations:
- Real-time, consolidated detention statistics across all requested agencies are not publicly available in a standardized format
- The question implies these agencies maintain similar detention operations, when in reality ICE handles the vast majority of immigration-related detention while other agencies may only temporarily hold individuals before transfer
Transparency Concerns:
- The analyses reveal that comprehensive deportation data is not regularly released [12], suggesting the full scope of enforcement activities may not be publicly accessible
- Internal ICE data had to be obtained by NBC News rather than being readily available [12], indicating potential limitations in government transparency regarding these operations
The question appears to seek accountability data that federal agencies may not be required to report in a unified, accessible manner, highlighting broader issues about public oversight of immigration enforcement operations.