Jan 21, 2026
ICE detainment statistics
custody has surged to record levels since the start of fiscal year 2026, with single‑day counts reported around 68,990–69,000 detainees and national tallies cited as high as roughly 73,000 in mid‑Janu...
ICE Detention Population 2026
The population in ICE custody has surged to record levels, with a majority of detainees having no criminal convictions, sparking debates over the use of detention for public safety versus non-criminal immigration cases.