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Trump Administration Plans 1.4 Million Deportations by 2029

4/18/2026

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Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary, says the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump will prioritize 'legal immigration' and deport illegal immigrants, costing $18,225 per case.
He projects 1.4 million deportations by January 2029.
Mullin criticized the Biden administration for 20 million undocumented immigrants, a figure he did not verify.
Online reactions show confusion over the 'right kind of immigrants' remark, with 70% of those deported having no criminal convictions.

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Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary, says the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump will prioritize 'legal immigration' and deport illegal immigrants, costing $18,225 per case.
He projects 1.4 million deportations by January 2029.
Mullin criticized the Biden administration for 20 million undocumented immigrants, a figure he did not verify.
Online reactions show confusion over the 'right kind of immigrants' remark, with 70% of those deported having no criminal convictions.