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Record Detention: The number of people detained by ICE surged 65% in 2025, hitting an all-time high of ~70,000 by year-end.
The Pivot: In January 2025, non-criminal "immigration violators" accounted for only 6% of detainees. That number has now skyrocketed, signaling a move toward mass removals regardless of legal or criminal history.