ICE arrests in August hit new monthly high, third consecutive record

Immigration and Customs Enforcement made roughly 50,925 arrests in August 2026, edging past July's previous record of 50,208. This marks the third straight month of record apprehension numbers, averaging about 1,600 arrests per day. The surge is supported by a $70 billion congressional funding package.
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