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Over 1.4 Million Migrants Face Deportation In The US, Including 3,690 Nigerians affected

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The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has identified over 1.4 million non-citizens with final orders of removal, signaling a significant escalation in deportation efforts under President Donald Trump’s administration. Among those affected are 3,690 Nigerians, marking Nigeria as the African country with the second-highest number of citizens facing deportation, following Somalia with 4,090 individuals. See full list

According to ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), as of November 24, 2024, the non-detained docket includes individuals who have been ordered to leave the U.S. or are in the process of being deported but are not currently held in ICE detention facilities. Mexico leads with 252,044 individuals facing deportation, followed by El Salvador with 203,822. In Africa, after Somalia and Nigeria, Ghana ranks third with 3,228 citizens listed for removal.

Upon commencing his second term, President Trump issued executive orders aimed at intensifying immigration enforcement, including directives to expedite deportations and target sanctuary cities. These measures have led to increased deportation proceedings, with a focus on individuals with final removal orders.

In response to the impending deportations, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has assured that the Federal Government is prepared to receive citizens who may be affected. NiDCOM emphasized its readiness to assist returnees in reintegrating into society and urged them to remain law-abiding upon their return.

Implementing mass deportations presents significant logistical and financial challenges. The American Immigration Council estimates that deporting all undocumented immigrants could cost nearly $1 trillion and take over a decade. Additionally, the U.S. faces constraints in detention capacity and legal hurdles, including backlogged immigration courts and potential opposition from countries required to accept deported individuals. As the U.S. government proceeds with its intensified deportation agenda, affected individuals and their home countries are bracing for the complex socio-economic impacts of large-scale repatriations.

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