Indiana ICE Arrests Surge 80% Amid Immigration Enforcement

In the past six months, ICE has arrested nearly 1,400 people in Indiana, marking an 80% increase compared to the previous year, as part of the Trump administration's intensified immigration enforcement efforts. Data from the Deportation Data Project reveals that in June alone, over 300 arrests were made, with 55 individuals having no criminal charges or convictions. The ACLU of Indiana expressed concern that only 42% of those arrested had prior criminal convictions, highlighting that many detainees either had pending charges or were arrested solely for immigration violations such as overstaying visas. Marion County Jail emerged as a significant arrest location, accounting for nearly 1 in 4 arrests statewide, though local officials deny increased cooperation with ICE beyond existing protocols. Governor Mike Braun acknowledged the surge, emphasizing a strategy to prioritize arrests of those with serious crimes, while also directing state law enforcement agencies to fully cooperate with ICE. Community advocates have raised alarms about the impact on residents with legal documents and driver's licenses, who face arrests during routine traffic stops.