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Trump ICE Flights Emit 335K Tonnes CO2, Detain 60K People

5/26/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration expanded ICE’s air-transport operations, leading to 335,876 tonnes of CO2 emissions in 2025 and an additional 139,594 tonnes in the first four months of 2026.
More than 60,000 people are detained, with over 70 % lacking criminal convictions and many shackled during flights.
A $205 million budget boost let ICE fly to 79 countries, including conflict-riddled Haiti and Venezuela, often sending migrants to unsafe locations.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration expanded ICE’s air-transport operations, leading to 335,876 tonnes of CO2 emissions in 2025 and an additional 139,594 tonnes in the first four months of 2026.
More than 60,000 people are detained, with over 70 % lacking criminal convictions and many shackled during flights.
A $205 million budget boost let ICE fly to 79 countries, including conflict-riddled Haiti and Venezuela, often sending migrants to unsafe locations.