Trump’s Immigration Crackdown: 3,690 Nigerians Face Deportation
In a continued effort to enforce strict immigration policies, former U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has ramped up deportation efforts, placing 3,690 Nigerians at risk of removal from the United States.
This development comes as part of a broader crackdown on illegal immigration. A document compiled by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) reveals the scope of the deportation agenda. As of November 24, 2024, 1,445,549 non-citizens are listed on ICE’s non-detained docket with final removal orders.
The report, titled Noncitizens on the ICE Non-Detained Docket with Final Orders of Removal by Country of Citizenship, highlights Mexico and El Salvador as the leading countries, with 252,044 and 203,822 individuals, respectively, set for deportation. Nigeria follows with 3,690 individuals among the significant numbers listed for removal.
ICE, tasked with addressing illegal immigration and cross-border crime, has intensified its focus on undocumented individuals from Africa, including Nigerians, in its ongoing mass deportation operations. The threat of deportation has sparked anxiety among Nigerian nationals residing illegally in the U.S.
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Trump’s administration has made immigration enforcement a priority. On his first day as the 47th President, Trump signed executive orders aimed at tightening immigration rules. These included measures to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants and increasing border security, with additional troops sent to the U.S.-Mexico border.
The administration’s focus on deporting “criminal aliens” has led to hundreds of arrests and the expansion of its mass deportation operations. According to Trump, “We are committed to enforcing immigration laws and ensuring that the rule of law prevails.”
The escalating deportation drive has raised concerns among affected communities and human rights advocates, as the ripple effects continue to be felt globally.
