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ICE Deports 174 DACA Recipients Amid Intensified Enforcement

4/18/2026

Summary

Story summary

From January to September 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deported 174 individuals renewing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) protections.
270 DACA recipients were arrested as enforcement intensified under President Donald Trump.
Critics, including Illinois Representative Delia Ramirez, say this reflects a "white nationalist agenda."
Data show significant deportations in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky, with many deportees lacking convictions.
Ongoing legal challenges could affect deportation rates.

History

Historical Context

In 2012, President Barack Obama introduced DACA, allowing approximately 800,000 undocumented immigrants who arrived as children to defer deportation and obtain work permits. This program marked a significant shift in U.S. immigration policy. However, under President Donald Trump, enforcement intensified, leading to deportations and ongoing legal battles that threaten the future of DACA and the lives of many young immigrants.

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Story summary

From January to September 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deported 174 individuals renewing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) protections.
270 DACA recipients were arrested as enforcement intensified under President Donald Trump.
Critics, including Illinois Representative Delia Ramirez, say this reflects a "white nationalist agenda."
Data show significant deportations in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky, with many deportees lacking convictions.
Ongoing legal challenges could affect deportation rates.

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