Majority of ICE arrests in Texas are through jails and prisons

Under both Biden and Trump administrations, most individuals arrested by ICE were already being held in jails or prisons. The percentage of ICE arrests outside detention facilities, including street operations, has increased substantially under Trump.

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Note: Data is from September 2023 until late July 2025– roughly 18 months of arrests under the Biden administration and about six months of arrests under the Trump administration.

Source: ICE data provided to the Deportation Data ProjectCredit: Carla Astudillo