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ICE arrests 10,000 in 5 days, a sharp late-June surge in Trump's deportation push
By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 2, 2026
· 3 min read
Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 10,000 people over a five-day period at the end of June, marking a major push by the agency tasked with carrying out the Trump administration's mass deportations agenda.The arrest numbers, obtained from a person familiar with the information who spoke ...
Key takeaway The total number of arrests during the five-day period starting Friday and ending Tuesday translates into roughly 2,000 arrests per day.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The recent surge in ICE arrests has significant implications for the San Antonio community, where many residents have family ties to immigrant communities. The fact that ICE has shifted its approach from high-profile sweeps to quieter methods of reaching deportation goals may mean that local residents are less likely to be aware of when and where arrests are taking place. This could lead to increased anxiety and fear among immigrant families in San Antonio, who may be worried about the potential for arrest and deportation of loved ones. The spike in arrests also raises questions about the impact on local social services and community organizations that provide support to immigrant families, which may see an increase in demand for their services as a result of the surge in arrests. As the situation continues to unfold, it will be important to monitor the effects on San Antonio's immigrant community and the local organizations that serve them.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 10,000 people over a five-day period at the end of June, marking a major push by the agency tasked with carrying out the Trump administration's mass deportations agenda.The arrest numbers, obtained from a person familiar with the information who spoke ...
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