Apple News Today What the numbers reveal about Trump’s mass-deportation plan
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Jul 25, 2025 The podcast explores Trump's ambitious immigration plans, revealing a disconnect between rising arrests and actual deportations amid legal hurdles. Elizabeth Bruenig discusses the troubling rise in U.S. executions, advocating for the abolition of the death penalty. It also highlights shifting European attitudes towards air conditioning as extreme heat intensifies. Additionally, it touches on France's groundbreaking recognition of the Palestinian state and innovative shark tracking methods, all while addressing urgent global issues.
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Trump's Arrest Surge Exposes Priorities
- ICE arrests surged after Trump's inauguration and a directive to make 3,000 arrests daily was issued in late May.
- Arrests are up nationwide, with many detainees lacking criminal records, contradicting claims of targeting "the worst of the worst".
Deportation Rates Lag Arrests
- Despite arrest spikes, deportations have not increased significantly, averaging pre-pandemic levels.
- Many detainees have legal claims that delay deportation, stretching ICE detention beyond its capacity.
Detention Facilities Overcrowded, Unsafe
- ICE detention centers exceed their authorized bed capacity, causing deteriorating and inhumane conditions.
- Reports detail overcrowding, shackling, pepper spraying, and lack of basic necessities in detention facilities.