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In 2022, the number of people detained by ICE in California rose to 1,530 in seven facilities. In 2023, ICE held 1,955 people in six California detention centers.

A seventh facility under contract but not in use by ICE is also located in Kern County. The Central Valley Annex in McFarland is currently used by the U.S. Marshals Service.