U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reported more than 491,000 immigration arrests and 483,000 deportations from October 2025 through September 2026. (Foto: Instagram)
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported more than 491,000 immigration arrests and 483,000 deportations between October 2025 and September 2026, during President Donald Trump’s administration. The agency released the figures Thursday, Nov. 12.
ICE said the totals were the highest in its history. In a statement, the agency said its deportations were more than eight times the number in President Joe Biden’s first fiscal year, while arrests were more than six times as high. It also said deportations exceeded twice the total recorded in former President Barack Obama’s last full fiscal year.
Trump made a crackdown on immigration a major promise during his 2024 presidential campaign. Deportations and arrests of foreign nationals in the United States began soon after he took office in January 2025. Some people detained by U.S. authorities were sent to prisons in other countries, including El Salvador’s Terrorism Confinement Center, known as CECOT.
The administration has said its actions primarily targeted criminals and gang members, but its immigration policy has drawn criticism and scrutiny. The American Council of Administration (AMA) said most immigrants targeted by ICE had committed minor violations, such as overstaying visas, and had no criminal records.
After Republicans lost control of Congress in midterm elections held earlier in November, Trump acknowledged that his administration’s approach to immigration had been “too harsh.” He said the policy had hurt his party’s performance in the election.
