The increase is largely due to a greater number of illegal border crossers being apprehended by CBP and Border Patrol agents attempting illegal entry from Canada.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recorded 46,000 detentions in July, setting a new record for the Trump administration.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detentions hit a new monthly record in July, reflecting a significant rebound in immigration enforcement efforts. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: United States - DETAIL: The new figures constitute a new monthly record for the second Trump administration. The new figures also represent an increase from the 43,000 detentions carried out in June. In response to the recent surge in detentions, ICE has announced four new detention centers across the country. The facilities will be located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Seattle, Washington; Denver, Colorado; and Miami, Florida. The new ICE facilities add a combined total of 5,500 beds. Specifically, the Philadelphia detention center will add 1,800…Open