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FACTS MATTER: As of late 2025 and early 2026, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reported significant enforcement activities, with figures showing hundreds of thousands of arrests and deportations, including specific operations targeting criminal non-citizens and those violating immigration laws, though precise "so far" numbers for today (Jan 2026) vary by source and operational period, with one source citing over 328,000 arrests and 327,000 deportations since January 2025 by late December 2025. Recent ICE Enforcement Highlights (Late 2025/Early 2026) Large-Scale Operations: Operations like "Highway Sentinel" in California led to over 100 arrests of truck drivers, while another operation honored "Laken Riley" and resulted in over 1,000 criminal arrests. Criminal Arrests: Focus remains on individuals with criminal convictions, including child cruelty, sexual offenses, and other serious crimes, as highlighted in ICE news releases. Detention Numbers: Detention numbers have been high, with one report noting over 328,000 arrests and nearly 327,000 deportations tracked by The Guardian since January 2025 through late December 2025. Self-Deportations: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) also noted significant self-deportations, with nearly 1.9 million voluntary departures in late 2025. Where to Find More Detailed Data ICE Newsroom: For official announcements and specific operation details. The Guardian & NBC News: For data tracking and analysis. Prison Policy Initiative & TRAC Reports: For breakdowns of arrests by location and other statistics. Note: Figures are from late 2025/early 2026 reports and reflect data from the preceding months; real-time totals change daily.