The story so far

1. 15 July 2024Promised

   “CARRY OUT THE LARGEST DEPORTATION OPERATION IN AMERICAN HISTORY”

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2. 20 January 2025In plan

   Executive Order 14159 directs agencies to give priority to immigration enforcement, widen expedited removal, add detention facilities and expand 287(g) agreements with state and local police

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3. 4 July 2025Funded

   Public Law 119-21 appropriates $45 billion for ICE detention capacity (section 90003) and $29.85 billion for ICE, starting with hiring and training (section 100052), available until 30 September 2029

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4. 24 September 2025Delivering

   ICE's detention statistics record 319,980 removals in fiscal year 2025 up to 20 September 2025

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5. 20 July 2026Delivering

   ICE's detention statistics record 356,389 removals in fiscal year 2026 up to 11 July 2026

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