Majority of US Immigration Arrestees in July Had No Criminal Record — a First Under Trump

In July 2026, 51 percent of people arrested by US immigration authorities had no prior criminal convictions or charges — the first time a majority of arrestees lacked a criminal history during the second Trump administration. The administration has publicly emphasized prioritizing individuals with criminal records. The shift coincided with record monthly arrests of 49,571, backed by a $70 billion DHS funding increase.