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People in US Immigration Detention — Right Now
73,000+
the highest in American history

A record-breaking detention crisis, in real time.

As of February 2026, ICE holds more than 73,000 people in immigration detention — an 84% increase from January 2025. Over 73% have no criminal conviction.

The U.S. government aims to expand detention to 100,000+ people. Congress has authorized $45 billion to build more capacity through 2029.

Sources: TRAC, CBS News, American Immigration Council, USAFacts
73.6%
have no criminal conviction, held solely for civil immigration violations
212
detention facilities now active — up from 104 in January 2025
14.3:1
people deported from custody for every one person released (was 1.6:1 in Dec 2024)
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Resources for Families & Immigrants
Legal Help
AILA — Find an Immigration Lawyer
American Immigration Lawyers Association referral directory.
ailalawyer.com →
Emergency Hotline
Vera Institute — Deportation Defense
Know Your Rights resources for people in immigration detention and their families.
Learn more → Detention resources →
Family Support
RAICES — Rapid Response Network
Support for detained immigrants and their families, including bond assistance.
RAICES →
Know Your Rights
ACLU — Immigration Rights
Know Your Rights guides for encounters with ICE, in multiple languages.
Your rights → Encountering ICE →
Data & Research
TRAC Immigration — Live Data
Real-time detention statistics updated weekly from government data.
Live stats →
Advocacy
American Immigration Council
Research, policy advocacy, and resources on the detention system.
Council → Detention report →
Legal Help
CLINIC — Catholic Legal Immigration Network
Free & low-cost immigration legal services across the US.
Find an agency →
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