July saw immigration arrests drop to 27,483, a significant 13% decline from June's total of 31,597. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials have indicated a need for more personnel and facilities to meet administrative objectives. With new funding from Congress, ICE is focusing on increasing its workforce and constructing additional facilities. Activists in Portland have been protesting nightly outside the ICE office, arguing their actions help draw public attention to deportations, despite smaller turnout compared to previous protests and pushback from local residents.
"In July, total initial book-ins dropped from 31,597 in June to 27,483, marking a 13% decrease in immigration arrests, halting Trump's mass deportation pace."
"Immigration and Customs Enforcement requires additional officers and detention facilities to meet its operational goals, fueled by new funding from Congress for recruitment and construction."
"Protesters in Portland believe their nightly gatherings outside the ICE office keep public attention on deportations, claiming, 'We need to create some amount of noise and a presence here.'"
"The protests have lasted for over two months, with demonstrators maintaining smaller but consistent attendance to challenge ICE's operations, despite some community backlash."
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