New ICE Detention Data Method Reveals Expansion, Offers Timely Insights
New insights into U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers have emerged with the publication of Interval Average Daily Population (Interval ADP) data. This method, introduced on May 12, offers a more accurate and timely facility-level data point than ICE's biweekly reports. Five new detention centers have also been identified, indicating ICE's active expansion.
The Interval ADP method, detailed in a methods paper and a corresponding blog post, calculates recent detained population numbers at ICE facilities. It provides a more up-to-date and precise figure than ICE's reported average daily population (ADP). The latest Interval ADP data, published on May 14, covers the period from April 14 to April 28.
While Interval ADP has limitations, such as not providing real-time daily numbers or evaluating 'overcrowding', it remains a valuable tool. Facilities with the largest discrepancies between ICE's reported ADP and Interval ADP can serve as a timely signal for further investigation. A comprehensive table showing facility-level data for every ICE detention center currently in use, along with graphs highlighting discrepancies and new facilities, has been published.
The Interval ADP data, ready for use in news reporting and policy papers, offers a more accurate and recent snapshot of ICE detention populations. Five new detention centers appearing in ICE's data underscore the agency's active efforts in immigrant detention. Researchers and journalists can now leverage this method to gain timely and relevant insights into ICE detention facilities.
