U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) apprehended 10,000 alleged illegal aliens over the course of five days at the end of June 2026, according to sources familiar with the matter.
This revelation comes after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reportedly shifted its approach to arrests, transitioning from high-profile immigration crackdowns in major U.S. cities to quieter methods to achieve the Trump administration’s deportation goals.
"Since Day One, DHS law enforcement has been delivering on President Trump’s promise to the American people to arrest and deport criminal illegal aliens, including murderers, rapists, pedophiles, gang members, and terrorists," a DHS spokesperson said in a statement.
Changes in Arrest Quota
The number of daily arrests has also changed, as the source confirms that immigration enforcement agents have been ordered to arrest at least 2,000 individuals a day.
In 2025, the Trump administration and DHS officials sought to reach a goal of 3,000 arrests a day.
This change in the number of arrests appears in line with the recently reported figures, as the 10,000 figure tracks arrests from June 26 to June 30, 2026.
According to The Associated Press (AP), the recent figures also come as the number of people held in ICE detention rose from 30,000 to 39,000 per month in June 2026 after remaining at the former figure from February to May 2026.
Response to "Operation Metro Surge"
This shift in immigration enforcement appears to be in response to the administration’s largest immigration crackdown in Minnesota, which ended in tragedy and heavy scrutiny.
“Operation Metro Surge” saw the largest deployment of immigration enforcement officials in the U.S. The operation led to several protests, the killing of activists Renee Good and Alex Pretti, and the largest DHS shutdown in history (Feb 14, 2026 – Apr. 30, 2026).
"Alligator Alcatraz" Shut Down
Down in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis also recently announced the closure of "Alligator Alcatraz," the state's illegal immigration detention facility in the Everglades.
Despite the center's closure, immigration efforts are far from being thwarted as these figures indicate.
