ICE surge expands across US, airports as crackdown on migrants grows
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has increased arrests of migrants, reaching record levels in recent months and expanding operations to airports. The agency is conducting what's being described as a crackdown on immigration. People disagree about whether this enforcement approach is appropriate policy.
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National story. 19 articles from 10 sources. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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1 sourceICE Is Arresting 20 to 40 Migrants a Day at U.S. Airports, Report Claims
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7 sourcesICE airport arrests are climbing as Trump immigration crackdown intensifies
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2 sourcesICE more than doubles airport arrests as enforcement push expands nationwide
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