Ice puts more than 10,000 people in solitary in a year – and figures are rising under Trump

A recent study reveals that over 10,500 individuals were placed in solitary confinement by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) between April 2024 and May 2025, highlighting a troubling trend that has escalated under Donald Trump's administration. This alarming increase in the use of solitary confinement in migrant jails raises serious concerns about the treatment of vulnerable populations and the implications for human rights. The findings from experts at Physicians for Human Rights, the Peeler Immigration Lab, and Harvard Law School underscore the urgent need for reform in immigration detention practices.