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ICE arrests jumped to nearly 50,000 in July, the highest monthly total of Trump’s second term
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Rebecca Santana, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The total for July reached a high point, with nearly 50,000 arrests made. This represents a substantial jump from previous months, with a 15% increase from the preceding month and a 70% rise from February.
A significant increase in arrests was reported by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Figures show a notable rise in the number of people taken into custody. The total for July reached a high point, with nearly 50,000 arrests made.
This represents a substantial jump from previous months, with a 15% increase from the preceding month and a 70% rise from February.
Further information on the arrests and the administration's enforcement actions can be found through the relevant government data and reports from ICE.
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Category: safety Published: August 25, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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