Record-Breaking U.S. Immigration Detentions Expose Systemic Failures and Rising Human Costs

The United States is facing an unprecedented surge in migrant detentions with over 73,000 individuals currently held by immigration authorities — the highest number ever recorded. This dramatic increase, an alarming 84% rise compared to the same period before President Trump's America First policies took hold, underscores a border crisis still spiraling out of control. While proponents of strict immigration enforcement argue for expanded detention capacity—eyeing a daunting goal of holding up to 100,000 people daily—the grim reality behind these numbers demands scrutiny beyond mere statistics. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), bolstered by record-breaking budgets surpassing $190 billion through...