Share of at-large ICE arrests in SoCal climbed in 2025

At-large ICE arrests — conducted at homes, workplaces and public areas — nearly quadrupled last year and accounted for 68% of all Southern California arrests in 2025, up from 54% the prior year.

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ICE data for the Southern California area includes Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Chart includes at-large and custodial arrests; arrests recorded under other ICE apprehension categories are not shown.

Chart: Ben PostonSource: Deportation Data ProjectCreated with Datawrapper