The total of criminal illegal immigrants taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has escalated significantly under the Trump administration, authorities indicated on Tuesday.
Figures differ from one state to another, yet ICE has detained illegal immigrants who have been found guilty of several crimes, such as murder, rape, and other violent acts, the agency reported.
Since Trump began his presidency in January, there has been a 290% rise in ICE arrests in Maryland, and an extraordinary 470% increase in Virginia, according to the agency. In South Carolina, the number of arrests has more than tripled.
Statistics show dramatic rises in ICE arrests under Trump, including triple the arrests in Chicago compared to Biden’s final months, with attacks on ICE personnel up 830%. (Trump-Vance Transition Team, ICE)
Additionally, in the San Diego region, immigration arrests have increased 400% compared to this time last year.
The arrests come at a time when jurisdictions like Los Angeles and other cities have demanded that ICE stop raids targeting criminal illegal immigrants.
In addition, attacks on ICE personnel have increased 830% compared to 2024, Acting ICE director Todd Lyons told CBS’ “Face the Nation” in an interview that aired Sunday.
“I think the sharp increase in the rhetoric, especially from a lot of elected officials, that are shaming, if you will, or speaking out against [the] ICE law enforcement mission, is what’s really increasing these attacks on officers,” he said.
