ICE Reports Record High Immigration Arrests and Deportations for Fiscal Year
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported a record high in immigration arrests and deportations during the fiscal year ending September 30, with 483,200 deportations, a 9% increase from the previous year. The report originates from Washington D.C.
Fort Smith Fayetteville Springdale Rogers, AR, November 12, 2026 —
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced a record high in immigration arrests and deportations for the fiscal year concluding on September 30. The agency reported a total of 483,200 deportations, marking a significant 9% increase compared to the previous fiscal year.
This figure represents the highest number of deportations recorded by ICE. The data, originating from Washington D.C., details the operational outcomes for the agency over the past twelve months. While the summary indicates a substantial rise in enforcement actions, specific details regarding the breakdown of arrests, the demographics of those deported, or the specific circumstances leading to these actions were not provided in the summary.
The increase in deportations suggests an intensified enforcement posture by ICE during the fiscal year. The reported number of 483,200 deportations is a 9% rise from the figures of the preceding year. Further context on the trends, enforcement priorities, or operational strategies that contributed to this record high was not made available in the provided summary.
The report does not include information on the number of immigration arrests made, only the number of deportations. The source of this information is ICE, with the data pertaining to the fiscal year that ended on September 30. The total number of deportations signifies a notable escalation in the agency’s removal operations.
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