According to latest reported data, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is holding over 60,000 people in detention, which is the highest count on record. Multiple recent reports show the ICE detained population has reached record levels in 2025, with figures above 60,000 and in some counts around 65,000–68,000 — the highest point seen in its history. | Pleasant Productions

“Twenty-three people have already died in immigration detention just this year under the Trump administration. Not only is ICE not reporting these deaths as they are legally required to, they also seem to be flat out lying about these cases.” On December 3, 2025, U.S. representative Pramila Jayapal of Washington highlighted the mistreatment of detained immigrants, noting 23 deaths under the Trump administration. She also reintroduced the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act, aiming to reform immi