Washington, D.C. – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested more than 32,000 migrants living in the United States without legal status since January 21, the day after President Donald Trump was inaugurated, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
ABC News reports that within the first 50 days of the Trump administration, ICE officials detained over 14,000 individuals with prior criminal convictions, 9,800 migrants with pending criminal charges, 1,155 suspected gang members, and 44 foreign fugitives.
A senior ICE official stated that these arrests reflect the administration’s intensified efforts to enforce immigration laws and remove those deemed to be threats to public safety. The crackdown aligns with President Trump’s broader immigration policies aimed at stricter border security and heightened enforcement actions against undocumented individuals.
The surge in arrests has sparked debate across the country, with immigration advocates criticizing the aggressive approach, while supporters argue that these actions uphold the rule of law.
Further details on specific cases and future enforcement plans are expected to be released by ICE and DHS in the coming weeks.