ICE removed over 15,000 people from San Diego County between Jan. 20 and April 1, 2026, according to a letter to Rep.
Mike Levin. - 16,368 individuals were apprehended, with 10,847 being Mexican nationals.
- ICE did not provide data on criminal records, raising concerns about targeting the 'worst of the worst.' - The American Immigration Council reported that two-thirds of at-large arrests had no criminal record. - San Diego County filed a lawsuit over blocked inspections of the Otay Mesa detention center, where conditions were criticized.
The lack of transparency has drawn criticism from local representatives, who demand more accountability.