Number of people in ICE detention hits record high, data shows
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- The number of individuals in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention has reached a record high of over 68,400 as of December 14, 2025, surpassing the previous peak set earlier in the month. This alarming statistic reflects ongoing challenges in the U.S. immigration system and raises concerns about the treatment of detainees.
- The surge in detentions highlights the intensifying enforcement measures by ICE, which have drawn criticism from lawmakers and advocacy groups regarding the conditions within detention facilities and the impact on vulnerable populations.
- This record increase occurs amid broader discussions about immigration enforcement practices, including rising fatalities in detention, the reopening of previously shuttered facilities, and the disproportionate impact on individuals without criminal records, indicating systemic issues within the immigration enforcement framework.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System
