ICE Arrests 50,000 Immigrants as U.S. Tightens Visa Rules

The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested nearly 50,000 immigrants in July, marking the highest monthly total of the current administration. This surge follows a strategy shift by Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, who expanded arrest locations to include airports, immigration courts, and ICE check-ins. To support these operations, the agency hired more than 12,000 new personnel.

The arrest figures include Haitians who lost temporary protected status following a June ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States. As of July 11, nearly 66,000 immigrants were in detention, resulting in reports of poor conditions and overcrowding within facilities.

In a parallel effort to curb immigration, the United States Department of State announced plans to revoke up to 200,000 tourist and business visas from individuals who subsequently applied for asylum. State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott stated the move is intended to eliminate fraudulent asylum cases, noting that a large number of such claims are frivolous.