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Trump Admin Deports 675,000 Undocumented Immigrants in 2025

4/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump oversaw deportations totaling 675,000 undocumented immigrants in the first year of his second term in 2025, below the 1,000,000 target.
The Trump administration reported 15,000 deportations to third countries in 2025, with most agreements producing little impact and Mexico as the primary recipient.
The Trump administration pursued negotiations for deportee acceptance through financial incentives.

History

Historical Context

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson, abolished the National Origins Formula that had favored Northern and Western Europeans since the 1920s. This landmark legislation significantly increased immigration from Asia and Africa, with over 1 million new arrivals annually by the 1970s, reshaping the U.S. demographic landscape and reflecting ongoing debates about immigration policy.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump oversaw deportations totaling 675,000 undocumented immigrants in the first year of his second term in 2025, below the 1,000,000 target.
The Trump administration reported 15,000 deportations to third countries in 2025, with most agreements producing little impact and Mexico as the primary recipient.
The Trump administration pursued negotiations for deportee acceptance through financial incentives.

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