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ICE agent count

The number of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and the accuracy of reported figures.

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Jan 19, 2026

How many special agents and deportation officers does U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have in 2024?

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s investigative arm, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), has been publicly described as having roughly 7,100 special agents in ICE materials previously pos...

Jan 16, 2026

How often do ICE data and DHS audits report citizenship-related enforcement errors?

Available federal audits and public ICE data show documented instances in which people claiming U.S. citizenship were arrested, detained, or otherwise subject to immigration enforcement, but auditors ...