Its the deadliest year for ICE in decades. As detentions rise, the trend may continue
- Posted on October 23, 2025
- By NPR
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Its the deadliest year for ICE in decades. As detentions rise, the trend may continue

There have been at least 20 deaths in ICE custody in 2025, the deadliest year since 2004. As the agency is ramping up hiring and increasing detentions, concerns remain about how to stop the trend.