ICE detentions spiked in June to highest level of Trump's second term

Newly-released ICE data shows more than 43,000 people were booked into immigration detention last month, the highest level since President Trump returned to office. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.

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Arizona MirrorLeft· Jul 23, 2026

ICE arrests hit record 43,000 in June as detentions and fatal traffic stops escalate

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· Jul 23, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

ICE detentions spiked in June, targeting immigrants with no criminal records, new data show

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CBS NewsCenter· Jul 23, 2026

ICE detentions spiked in June to highest level of Trump's second term

CBS NewsCenter· Jul 22, 2026

ICE detention bookings climbed to highest level of Trump's 2nd term in June

Deseret NewsCenter· Jul 22, 2026

ICE detention hits record high in June despite mounting criticism

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The Brunswick NewsLean Right· Jul 23, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

ICE detentions spiked in June, targeting immigrants with no criminal records, new data show

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