Practice Alert: Reports of Ramped-Up ICE Enforcement in October 2026 and Preparing Clients
Multiple sources are reporting a significant increase in immigration enforcement efforts nationwide, including a California operation known as “Operation Safe California” and a reported ICE arrest target of 3,000 people per day. The reported surge includes enforcement against individuals without lawful status, including those with no criminal history. Arrests may occur in settings ranging from homes and workplaces to USCIS interviews and airports.