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ICE has detained 6,200+ children in Trump’s second term

The Marshall Project says ICE has detained more than 6,200 children during President Trump’s second term, reporting dire conditions and trauma among those held. The number represents roughly a tenfold increase since President Biden left office.

Published Apr 10, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT | WFMZZ

The Marshall Project reports that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has detained over 6,200 children during President Trump’s second term, a roughly tenfold increase since President Biden left office. Reporting says many of the children faced dire conditions and experienced trauma while in ICE custody.