ICE arrests averaged 1,100 per day in 2026, up from 600 last spring, with St. Paul field office arresting over 5,000 people amid a high-profile operation. The Miami field office led arrests with nearly 10,000 during the same period, followed by Dallas, Atlanta, and San Antonio. These trends highlight uneven enforcement across regions, with Texas and California showing divergent patterns.

Sanctuary policies in places like New York and San Francisco correlate with lower arrest rates, while states like Texas, where local law enforcement cooperates with ICE, see higher custodial arrests. Republic-led states reported more custodial arrests, as local agencies are more likely to hand over individuals to federal authorities.

The non-detained docket—people ICE believes can be deported but aren’t in custody—reveals 1.7 million individuals in the New York area, yet only 10,000 arrests occurred there. Conversely, Florida and Puerto Rico had over 1 million on the docket. The Minnesota operation, which sparked national debate, saw a 10x increase in arrests compared to 2025, despite a slight dip in recent weeks.

This data underscores how ICE’s enforcement priorities shift based on local policies and federal mandates, affecting communities differently. Arrest rates per capita vary widely, with Texas and California showing stark contrasts. The non-detained docket highlights systemic challenges in deportation, as many remain in the system without active custody.