ICE Arrests Surge Nationwide — San Antonio Ranks Near the Top

San Antonio's ICE field office ranked fourth nationally in quarterly arrests with 5,860 apprehensions. Nationwide, ICE arrests have averaged over 1,100 per day in 2026, nearly double the rate from spring 2025. Offices that maintained regular staffing, like San Antonio, sustained steadily increasing arrest numbers while cities targeted by surge operations actually saw enforcement slow.