US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) significantly increased enforcement operations at major airports across the country. This comes after ICE reported a record 46,000 arrests in July, signaling heightened activity. The increased presence at airports is intended to bolster national security efforts, according to ICE officials. Advocates are raising concerns about the impact on travelers and potential for wrongful detentions. The surge in arrests reflects a broader trend of stricter immigration enforcement under the current administration. The focus on airports indicates a strategy to intercept individuals before they enter or as they transit through the United States. Details regarding specific criteria for targeted individuals remain limited.