Louisiana ICE Arrests 2025: New Data Shows Over 3,500 Detained

Louisiana ranks in the top 15 states for ICE arrests in 2025. Discover how the "Louisiana Lockup" and local jail access are driving record detention numbers.The nation has been focused on watching the operations of ICE in Minnesota and President Trump is quoted as saying “maybe we could use a little bit of a softer touch, but you still have to be tough.”

But ICE operations continue across the country and arrests are being made. According to data from the Prison Policy Initiative, Louisiana is one of the states with high arrest numbers by ICE. But the numbers are skewed a bit based on actions of the states when it involves ICE.

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Where Have the ICE Arrests Happened in Louisiana?

More than 57% of ICE arrests in Louisiana in 2025 happened in jails and prisons.

2,050 people were arrested by ICE at jails and lockups in Louisiana. Another 3,571 were arrested in the community at homes, businesses or other locations.

Governor Jeff Landry stepped in to create the Louisiana Lockup at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola. This effort expanded detention space by using a former disciplinary wing as an immigration hub.

The ICE Arrest Numbers Are Skewed – Here’s Why

Louisiana is one of the states that is fully cooperating with ICE. Several states are not granting ICE access to jails and prisons, so the arrests in those states are lower. Louisiana mandates local collaboration with federal law enforcement. Texas is also cooperating and the Lone Star State has the highest number of ICE arrests in the nation.

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The latest data runs through October 15, 2025.

What States Have Had the Highest Number of ICE Arrests?

Total ICE Arrests by State: 2025 Ranking (Jan 20 – Oct 15)