US Immigration Agency Records Highest Deportation and Arrest Figures in 23 Years
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement reported record highs in deportations and arrests over the past fiscal year, attributing the surge to current immigration policies.
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency announced record-breaking figures in deportation and arrest operations during the past fiscal year.
Deportation totals reached 483,200 individuals, while the agency detained 474,850 people, marking the highest numbers in the agency's 23-year history.
US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin attributed this significant rise to the implementation of current immigration policies.
He explained that the procedures granted the agency broader authorities to target individuals residing in the country unlawfully.
The recent report did not specify details regarding the criminal records of those deported or detained, with the data emerging as part of routine periodic reviews of the agency's activities since President Donald Trump's return to office.