| Source | CBS Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Jan. 16, 2026, 2:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Jan. 16, 2026, 2:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/ices-detainee-population-record-high-of-73000/ |
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The number of detainees in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody has
reached a new record high, surpassing 70,000 for the first time in the
deportation agency's 23-year history, according to internal Department of
Homeland Security data obtained by CBS News.
As of Thursday, ICE was holdi...