Report Alleges Trump Administration Policies Drive 12% Increase in Federal Confinement

A new briefing from the Prison Policy Initiative argues that the Trump administration's expanded immigration enforcement policies are leading to a rapid increase in federal incarceration, detention, and surveillance. The report contends that these changes, particularly in immigration enforcement, policing, and prosecution since 2024, have reshaped how individuals are detained, prosecuted, and supervised, making it difficult to identify responsible agencies and understand the full impact on incarceration.