On June 20, it was reported, that the U.S. was holding more than 56,000 people in detention centers, the highest number in U.S. history. Nearly 72% of those held had no criminal history.

The claim consists of two main components: the total number of people held in U.S. Detention centers as of June 20, and the proportion of those detainees without a criminal history. Multiple recent sources confirm that the population in immigration detention has reached record highs in 2025, with figures around or exceeding 56,000 detainees. For example, data from July 13, 2025, indicates 56,816 people detained by ICE.

This aligns with the claim's timing and magnitude. Regarding the proportion without criminal history, credible data shows that about 71. 5% to 72% of detainees had no criminal convictions at that time.

Some detainees had pending charges or minor offenses, but the majority lacked serious criminal records. While exact numbers can fluctuate daily and definitions of 'criminal history' vary (e.g., convictions vs. Pending charges), the claim's figures are consistent with authoritative reports from government data and independent analyses. The claim does not specify whether it refers exclusively to immigration detention or all detention centers; however, given context and source data, it most likely pertains to immigration detention centers under ICE jurisdiction.

The claim is accurate in its core factual assertions but would benefit from clarifying that 'no criminal history' refers to no criminal convictions rather than no legal issues at all. Additionally, while this is the highest number in recent years and under current administration policies, historical comparisons over decades may vary depending on data availability and definitions.