Immigration arrests nearly triple in Missouri under Trump
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Immigration arrests in Missouri have nearly tripled under President Donald Trump's second term, with over 3,200 people from nearly 80 countries arrested by ICE since January 2025. The arrests have sparked concerns among immigrant advocates, who claim that some individuals are being detained without criminal convictions or charges.
Immigration arrests in Missouri have increased significantly under President Trump. Since January 2025, ICE has arrested over 3,200 people from nearly 80 countries. This is 2.7 times the number of arrests during a similar period under President Biden. Roughly 20% of those arrested had no criminal conviction or charges. Local police cooperation with ICE has contributed to the increase in arrests. Immigrant advocates have expressed concerns over the tactics used by ICE, including detaining individuals after traffic stops and at weigh stations.
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