ICE deports nearly 15,000 from Southern California in 2025-26, study shows

A study reveals that nearly 15,000 people were deported from Southern California by ICE in 2025 and 2026, with a notable shift toward community arrests in neighborhoods and public places, particularly in Los Angeles. This marks a strategic change by DHS, moving away from workplace or targeted enforcement to broader community sweeps. The scale and method signal a significant escalation in immigration enforcement, with potential political and humanitarian implications.