ICE shoots man in CA city. What to know about immigration statewide this year
Federal immigration enforcement has intensified across California under President Donald Trump’s second term, with a shooting by ICE agents in Patterson marking the latest flashpoint.
From surging detention numbers to a historic drop in net immigration, here are key immigration-related developments so far this year:
• The shooting in Patterson: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shot a man in Patterson Tuesday. The agency issued a statement claiming that the man was an alleged gang member who tried to run over an officer with his vehicle. The suspect was taken to a local hospital, and the FBI is investigating. Details are emerging, and The Sacramento Bee will post updates here as developments occur.
• Detention has doubled: As of late January, roughly 6,400 people are held daily in California’s seven immigration detention centers — more than double the average from a year ago. One facility, the Adelanto ICE Processing Center, surged from a daily average of three detainees to roughly 1,800.
• Most detainees have no criminal record: Nearly 70% of people held in California’s detention centers have no criminal conviction, according to ICE data from February — consistent with national trends.
• Immigration to California has plunged: The state’s net international migration dropped nearly 70% compared to the previous year, going from roughly 361,000 to 109,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
• Detention conditions under scrutiny: California Attorney General Rob Bonta has cited “grave concerns” about medical care and living conditions at detention facilities, and state lawmakers have introduced legislation requiring private operators to secure public health licenses.
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This story was originally published April 7, 2026 at 4:20 PM with the headline "ICE shoots man in CA city. What to know about immigration statewide this year."