Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested over 3,000 individuals in South Carolina in 2025, more than doubling the less than 1,300 arrests from 2024. Monthly data indicates sustained high enforcement, with mid-year figures already exceeding prior yearly totals, such as over 1,700 by July after surpassing last year’s full count.
Criminal Backgrounds
Among the 2025 arrests, roughly half involve people with pending criminal charges, another half have prior convictions, and over 300 lack any criminal history. This reflects a trend where non-criminal arrests have grown sharply alongside those with records.
County Breakdown
Charleston County leads with more than 900 ICE arrests this year, while Greenville County…..