ICE Reports Record Deportations, but TRAC Provides Important Context

November 13, 2026

ICE reported that 483,200 people were deported from the United States during FY2026, while the number of arrests reached 474,850.

However, an investigation by TRAC shows that the figure of 483,000 requires important context.

According to TRAC, there were about 316,000 formal removals. The remainder consisted mainly of voluntary departures, voluntary returns, and other categories of departure.

When all of these categories are combined, TRAC counts approximately 481,000 departures, nearly the same total reported by ICE.

The main difference is therefore not the total number of people who left the United States, but what is being counted as a deportation.

TRAC also notes that when formal removals are compared using the same methodology, there were about 316,000 in FY2026 versus 446,180 in FY2024, approximately 29% fewer.

ICE has not yet published a detailed official FY2026 report with a breakdown of the criminal history of those arrested.

The latest available detailed data can already be viewed on I-GUIDE STAT. Figures announced in ICE press releases will also be displayed separately so they are not mixed with detailed statistics from official reports and other datasets.

I-GUIDE STAT includes data on arrests, criminal history, detention, detention facilities, the 287(g) program, border statistics, and other indicators.

View ICE statistics:
I-GUIDE STAT

Sources:
TRAC
Associated Press
I-GUIDE STAT

I-GUIDE is an independent informational resource and is not affiliated with ICE, DHS, or any other U.S. government agency. This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.