The administration of Donald Trump reached a new record, with an average of 1,435 undocumented immigrants deported per day in the last two weeks, the highest figure recorded in the recent history of the country.
According to data from the Department of Homeland Security, cited by The Washington Times, more than 59,000 people are in ICE custody, while daily arrests are around 930.
This trend, driven by the so-called Big Beautiful Bill —a law that injects billions of dollars into immigration operations and increases detention capacity— could lead to surpassing half a million deportations in a year, exceeding the record set in 2012 under the Obama administration.
In December and January, during the final weeks of the Biden administration, ICE detentions ranged from 215 to 300 per day, while deportations were between 500 and 700.
Advocacy organizations for immigrants have reported that this massive increase in expulsions has created an overloaded system, with reports of wrongful deportations, worsening conditions in detention centers, and a lack of basic procedural guarantees.
"Fue driven by a funding of $45 billion, there are more people detained for immigration reasons than ever in the history of the United States," stated the American Immigration Council this Friday.
"As the Trump administration increases detention capacity, there is growing concern over an overloaded system that has resulted in wrongful deportations, declining detention conditions, and a lack of basic procedural guarantees," he told the Washington Times.
A federal judge ordered improvements this week at a center in New York where migrants were forced to sleep on the floor.
The strategy of Donald Trump's government has significantly reduced arrests at the U.S.-Mexico border, allowing ICE to focus on the interior of the country.
In early June, when Trump sent ICE to Los Angeles, the daily number of arrests peaked at nearly 1,200 immigrants. It then decreased to around 850 per day in July, before rising again to over 900 between July 26 and August 9.
In the arrests on August 9, 36% of the migrants had criminal convictions, 31% were facing pending charges, and 33% had only recorded immigration violations.
By the end of the Biden administration, more than 60% had criminal convictions, and less than 8% of the detainees had only immigration violations.
Frequently Asked Questions about Deportations in the Trump Administration
What is the current record for daily deportations during Trump's administration?
During the past two weeks, the administration of Donald Trump has reached a new record with an average of 1,435 daily deportations of undocumented immigrants, marking the highest figure recorded in the recent history of the United States.
How has the increase in deportations affected detention centers in the United States?
The massive increase in deportations has created an overburdened system, with reports of wrongful deportations and deteriorating conditions in detention centers. The centers operate beyond their capacity, leading to inadequate conditions for detainees.
What measures has the Trump administration taken to increase deportations?
The Trump administration has implemented the so-called Big Beautiful Bill, a law that injects billions of dollars into immigration operations, increasing detention capacity and allowing for a more aggressive approach within the country, while also reducing border detentions.
What is the stance of immigrant advocacy organizations regarding this increase in deportations?
Immigrant advocacy organizations have reported that this massive increase in deportations has resulted in an overloaded system, with incorrect deportations, worsening conditions in detention centers, and a lack of basic procedural guarantees for immigrants.
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