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Trump's Immigration Crackdown: 1 Million Deportations Targeted Annually

2/26/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified immigration enforcement since 2025, aiming to deport 1 million immigrants annually.
Under his administration, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests averaged 746 daily, more than double the decade's average.
Deportations remain below Trump's targets despite the higher arrest pace.
The Department of Homeland Security reported over 675,000 deportations in Trump's first year, with the administration pursuing status-stripping actions amid federal court challenges.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified immigration enforcement since 2025, aiming to deport 1 million immigrants annually.
Under his administration, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests averaged 746 daily, more than double the decade's average.
Deportations remain below Trump's targets despite the higher arrest pace.
The Department of Homeland Security reported over 675,000 deportations in Trump's first year, with the administration pursuing status-stripping actions amid federal court challenges.