ICE is arresting a record number of immigrants during a summer surge, with a majority reportedly having no criminal history. Trump’s mass deportation campaign increasingly targets legal immigration pathways to boost arrests and removals.
WHO:ICE; Trump’s mass deportation campaign
WHAT:ICE arrests a record number of immigrants during a summer surge, with most reportedly having no criminal history.
WHEN:Reported Aug 27, 2026 at 11:40 AM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:To boost arrests and removals as part of Trump’s mass deportation campaign targeting legal immigration pathways.
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