ICE Reports 379,000 Arrests in Enforcement Surge Amid Minnesota Disputes

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has reported a significant increase in arrests and removals of individuals deemed threats to public safety, including known or suspected terrorists, amid ongoing operations in Minnesota that have sparked legal challenges over the monitoring of federal agents.

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons highlighted these efforts during congressional testimony on Tuesday, stating that from January 20, 2025, to January 20, 2026, the agency conducted nearly 379,000 arrests. Among those detained were more than 7,300 suspected gang members and 1,400 known or suspected terrorists, according to Lyons. He emphasized that the operations have removed dangerous individuals from communities, contributing to enhanced national security. Lyons also noted that ICE completed over 475,000 removals during the past year, distinguishing these from border turnarounds by focusing on individuals without legal basis to remain in the United States.

The intensified enforcement follows a policy shift under the current administration, which Lyons described as a response to prior lapses in immigration controls. He called for greater cooperation from local and state agencies through...