U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) apprehended approximately 30,000 illegal aliens in June, marking the highest number of interior deportations recorded by the agency in at least five years. This data was obtained and reported by NBC News.
The June arrests show a rise compared to May, when ICE detained over 24,000 individuals. The figures reflect a growing crackdown on illegal immigration within the interior of the United States.
NBC News’ report includes both removal and deportation statistics but does not clearly separate the two categories. Deportations generally refer to formal removals from inside the country, while removals can include turnbacks at the border.
Recent numbers indicate that more than 18,000 illegal aliens were either deported by ICE agents inside the U.S. or turned away by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers while trying to enter illegally. However, the exact count of interior deportations specifically during the Trump administration remains unavailable.
The federal government claims that over 250,000 illegal aliens have been removed since the administration took office. This total includes both interior deportations and border turnbacks, without differentiating between the two.
The number of deportations is expected to rise significantly due to recent legislation dubbed the “Big Beautiful