ICE arrested 1,100% more AAPIs in California last year, analysis shows

As we have covered, agents have also moved during scheduled check-ins, immigration court appearances and airports.

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Asian American and Pacific Islanders in California were arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 1,109% more often in 2025 than the year before, according to a recent analysis from the USC Equity Research Institute.

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The said surge far outpaces the 386% rise in overall …