Recent data analysis has uncovered that nearly 150 Canadian citizens have been detained by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since January 2025, including two toddlers under age four. One child was held for 51 days — more than double the legal limit for migrant children in US detention. The detentions occurred at a controversial Texas facility facing legal complaints over inadequate access to water, medical care, and legal assistance. While President Trump’s immigration crackdown has primarily targeted Latin American migrants, this evidence reveals Canadians are increasingly affected, with 56 still in custody and detention rates projected to double compared to last year.
Canadian citizens in ICE detention: Data reveals alarming numbers, including toddlers
