New data shows slowdown in rate of DHS arrests in Southern California

Thursday, August 7, 2025
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- New numbers released by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security appear to show a slowdown of immigration arrests in Southern California.

According to DHS, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection have made 4,163 arrests in the Los Angeles area since June 6.

When you divide that by the number of days, you get an average of 68 DHS arrests per day in Southern California.

Using data from the Deportation Data Project, 7 On Your Side Investigates has been able to isolate ICE arrests in the L.A. area from just June 6 - June 26.

In just that 21-day window, nearly 1,900 ICE arrests were made, making for an arrest rate of 88 per day, which is significantly higher.



That drop, however, really isn't surprising since last month, a U.S. District Judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking federal agents in Southern California from targeting anyone based solely on their race, location or vocation.

But as we can see from the data, that hasn't completely stopped arrests.

"Secretary Kristi Noem unleashed ICE and CBP to arrest criminal illegal aliens, including terrorists, gang members, murderers, pedophiles, and sexual predators," said Assistant DHS Secretary for Public Affairs Trisha McLaughlin.

"We will continue to enforce the law and remove the worst of the worst."

But as we reported in the past, the data shows many of those arrested by ICE in Southern California do not have a criminal history at the time of their arrest.



The June data from the Deportation Data Project shows of those nearly 1,900 people arrested, about 60% of them had no criminal history.

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