The following is from the Border Report.

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested approximately 10,000 people over a five-day period at the end of June, marking a significant increase in immigration enforcement as the Trump administration continues its deportation efforts.

The figures, obtained by the Associated Press from a person familiar with the data, average roughly 2,000 arrests per day. ICE does not routinely release arrest statistics, making direct comparisons difficult, but the pace represents a notable increase over earlier this year.

According to the report, the administration has shifted away from highly publicized immigration sweeps in major cities and toward a lower-profile enforcement strategy while continuing to increase arrests.

The Dept. of Homeland Security said ICE remains focused on arresting and removing criminal illegal immigrants.

“Since Day One, DHS law enforcement has been delivering on President Trump’s promise to the American people to arrest and deport criminal illegal aliens including murderers, rapists, pedophiles, gang members, and terrorists,” the agency said.

DHS added:

“Our message is clear: if you come to our country illegally, we will find you, we will arrest you, and we will deport you.”

The report also notes that the number of people held in ICE detention facilities climbed to about 39,000 in June, up from roughly 30,000 per month earlier in the year. Data analyzed by the Associated Press found the recent arrest rate exceeded previous daily averages reported during the Trump administration.

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