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2 min readICE Arrests Higher in Texas and Florida Than California Despite Focus
TrueGov Editorial Team•5 months ago•2 min read
Data shows regional disparities in immigration enforcement under Trump administration
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Federal immigration enforcement data reveals that despite California becoming a symbolic focal point of immigration raids under President Trump's second term, the state has seen fewer arrests than Texas and Florida. According to analysis of ICE data from January to June 2025, Texas reported 26,341 arrests, Florida had 12,982, while California recorded 8,460. When adjusted for population, California ranks 27th nationally with 217 arrests per million residents, compared to Texas's 864 per million.