Fact Check: "ICE averaged 1,200 daily arrests in June, nearly double from earlier this year!"
What We Know
The claim states that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) averaged 1,200 daily arrests in June 2025, which is nearly double the figures from earlier in the year. According to data from TRAC, ICE arrested a total of 23,662 individuals in May 2025, which translates to an average of approximately 788 arrests per day for that month (23,662 arrests divided by 31 days). If we consider the claim that arrests in June nearly doubled, this would imply an average of around 1,576 arrests per day in June, which is higher than the stated 1,200.
Additionally, reports indicate that ICE has been under pressure to increase arrest numbers, with some sources mentioning that ICE's daily arrest targets were raised to 3,000 per day as of June 2025, up from a previous target of 1,000 per day (Reuters). However, the specific average for June has not been confirmed in the available data.
Analysis
The claim that ICE averaged 1,200 daily arrests in June 2025 is not substantiated by the most recent data available. While the figure of 1,200 is plausible, it does not align with the average calculated from the May 2025 data, which suggests that the number of arrests would need to be significantly higher to meet the claim of "nearly double" the earlier figures.
The increase in ICE's arrest targets to 3,000 per day suggests a shift in operational strategy, but it is unclear if these targets were met in practice. The source from TRAC provides valuable statistics on ICE's operations, but it does not directly confirm the claim regarding June's averages (TRAC). Furthermore, the reliability of the claim hinges on the accuracy of the reporting from ICE and the interpretation of their operational data.
The sources used for this fact-check include both statistical reports and news articles that discuss ICE's operational changes. While TRAC is a reputable source for immigration statistics, the lack of direct data for June 2025 means that the claim cannot be fully verified at this time.
Conclusion
Needs Research: The claim that ICE averaged 1,200 daily arrests in June 2025 lacks sufficient supporting data to be confirmed. While there is evidence of increased arrest targets and previous monthly averages, the specific average for June remains unverified. Further research and updated statistics from ICE would be necessary to accurately assess the validity of this claim.
