Trump Says 84% of ICE Detainers in NYC Go Unhonored
TrumpWorld

Trump Says 84% of ICE Detainers in NYC Go Unhonored

Trump shares ICE data claiming New York City rejected the vast majority of 15,206 detainer requests, tied to more than 38,000 criminal charges and convictions since Jan. 20, 2025.

Richard Miniter
By
First Published: August 3, 2026, 12:27 PM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump said New York City has refused to honor 84% of federal immigration detainers filed since his second inauguration, escalating a long-running clash between the White House and sanctuary jurisdictions.