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ICE ARRESTS, DETENTIONS, AND DEPORTATIONS

New data released by the Deportation Data Project revealed some startling trends. Explore the interactive maps and charts below, or read the full story in The Seattle Times.

The NW ICE Processing Center in Tacoma, Washington saw its detention population drop to 919 as of April 3, 2026, even as the federal government signed a new $69 million contract with private operator GEO Group to expand the jail-like detention center’s capacity from 1,575 to 1,635. Detentions have also dropped nationally in recent months.

Since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term, data shows that a majority of ICE arrests involve people with no criminal convictions, despite Donald Trump’s pledge to focus on the “worst of the worst.” In Washington, 47% of arrests were of people with no criminal history or pending charges.

For the Seattle Times investigation, I collaborated with immigration and social issues reporter Nina Shapiro, contributed data analysis, and built interactive charts and maps that helped inform the reporting. The online story pairs this reporting with immersive visuals, including a dark-mode design that improves contrast and visual flow, helping guide readers through complex datasets.

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