LEGAL
2 min readICE Detainee Transfers Increasing Under Trump Administration
TrueGov Editorial Team•4 months ago•2 min read
Data shows more frequent relocations affecting legal representation and case outcomes
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) data reveals that transfers of detained immigrants between facilities have become more frequent and rapid in 2025 compared to 2024. Analysis of records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act shows that the typical detainee experiences at least one transfer, with 12% being transferred four or more times between January and July 2025, up from 6% during the same period last year.