Immigration Detainments Spike in June

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  Immigration detainments in Whatcom and Skagit counties spiked to 54 in June 2026“Federal immigration agents detained at least 54 people in June in the two counties, and 33 people in July, according to the Deportation Data Project .”
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  The Data Deportation Project is a research group at the University of CaliforniaNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The data was compiled through Freedom of Information Act requestsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The data shows 33 people detained in July“Federal immigration agents detained at least 54 people in June in the two counties, and 33 people in July, according to the Deportation Data Project .”
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  A majority of those detained had no criminal charges“A majority of those detained did not have criminal charges or convictions, which contradicts how the Trump administration has characterized those being detained.”
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  The spike challenges the Trump administration's characterization of immigration enforcement“A majority of those detained did not have criminal charges or convictions, which contradicts how the Trump administration has characterized those being detained.”
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  The spike aligns with a statewide increase of 699 detentions in June across Washington“Summer surge in detainments in Skagit and Whatcom counties was also happening across Washington — 699 people were detained in June statewide, according to The Seattle Times.”