- Google AI Overview
The figure of 65,000 or a similar number in ICE custody is a point of reference for increased immigration enforcement, not a static number
. Recent data shows that the number of people in ICE custody reached a record high of about 66,000 in late 2025, a significant increase from earlier in the year. A large percentage of those detained (approximately 73.6%) have no criminal convictions.
- Recent custody numbers: In late 2025, the number of individuals in ICE custody reached approximately 66,000, setting a new record due to expanded detention facilities and increased enforcement.
- Detention and criminal history: A significant portion of those in detention, about 73.6% in November 2025, have no criminal conviction.
- Reasons for detention: Individuals can be detained while awaiting deportation proceedings or after being arrested for immigration violations.
- Detention expansion: The increase in the detainee population is linked to an aggressive escalation in immigration enforcement and the expansion of detention facilities under the current administration.
