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ICE Detention Levels 2024-2025

The increase in ICE detention levels from 2024 to 2025, including changes in the composition of the detained population and the expansion of detention facilities.

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Jan 12, 2026
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How have ICE detention numbers and the composition of detained populations changed since 2024?

ICE detention levels rose sharply after 2024, moving from mid‑2024 averages around 37,000–41,500 toward substantially higher daily counts through 2025 as new administration priorities and funding resh...