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U.S. Expels Over 270,000 Migrants in a Year, Marking a Decade-High

The expulsions, largely involving migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, come as Donald Trump prepares to return to the presidency with promises of unprecedented deportations.

Des migrants marchent le long d’une route en direction de la frontière avec les États-Unis, près de Tres Picos, dans l’État du Chiapas, au Mexique, le 28 novembre 2024.
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Overview

  • The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) expelled more than 270,000 migrants between October 2023 and September 2024, the highest number in a decade.
  • Most of the migrants expelled had entered the country illegally through the U.S.-Mexico border, with approximately one-third involved in criminal activity according to ICE reports.
  • Donald Trump, set to return to the presidency in January 2025, has pledged to execute the largest deportation operation in U.S. history, though details on implementation remain unclear.
  • Analysts warn that mass deportations could lead to labor shortages in key sectors like agriculture and construction, potentially driving up costs and complicating Trump’s promise to reduce inflation.
  • Illegal border crossings surged early in Joe Biden's presidency but have declined recently due to stricter asylum policies introduced by his administration.