politics United States, United States
Investigation examines US deportations to third countries
25,000peopleâ–Ľ from 25,400
More than 25,400 foreigners have been deported from the United States to countries that most had never previously visited since January 2025.
The investigation found more than 25,000 US deportations to third countries since January 2025, including at least 5,447 by flight, and deals with 35 countries. DHS data separately records more than 16,000 cases, while courts have challenged removals without meaningful review.
- Donald Trump
- United States
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- Forbidden Stories
- The Deportation Project
3 sourcesFRANCE 24, Al JazeeraUpdated
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- 25,400 →25,000people
More than 25,400 foreigners have been deported from the United States to countries that most had never previously visited since January 2025.
2 of 3 sources“more than 25,000 people have been subject to forcible third-country deportations so far”
- 25,000peopleAl Jazeera
- 25,000peopleFRANCE 24
- 25,400peopleFRANCE 24
- 35countries
The Trump administration reached agreements with 35 third countries to receive deported migrants.
2 of 2 sources“The Trump administration had also concluded more deals enabling them to deport third-country citizens to seven other countries”