In the first ten weeks of his second term, President Donald Trump has overseen the deportation of over 100,000 undocumented migrants, according to a report from the New York Post citing a Department of Homeland Security official. This significant number aligns with Trump’s campaign promise to execute the largest domestic deportation operation in U.S. history.
The report indicates that both Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol have conducted approximately 113,000 arrests, with more than 100,000 resulting in deportations. This period has also seen a reduction in illegal border crossings, with a recent report from U.S. Customs and Border Protection noting that March recorded the lowest number of crossings ever at the southwest border, totaling just 7,180.
Among the deported individuals, reports highlight the administration's focus on removing criminal migrants, particularly those posing national security threats. Recent actions have included the deportation of alleged gang members to El Salvador, following the invocation of the Alien Enemies Act to facilitate these removals. However, the extent of criminal activity among the deported individuals remains unclear.
As Trump continues to pursue hardline immigration policies, he has implemented several executive orders aimed at tightening immigration controls. These measures include ending birthright citizenship, suspending refugee admissions, and resuming construction of the southern border wall.
Overall, the administration's current strategies reflect a continuation of the aggressive immigration policies established during Trump's first term, with an emphasis on enforcement and the reduction of illegal crossings. The impact of these policies on both migrants and border security remains a topic of discussion and analysis.