Biden Administration Oversees Highest U.S. Deportation Numbers in a Decade

ICE deported over 271,000 immigrants in fiscal year 2024, surpassing any year during Trump's presidency, as Biden tightened border policies in response to record migration.

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deported more than 271,000 individuals in fiscal year 2024, the highest annual total since 2014.
Approximately 82% of deportees were apprehended at the U.S.-Mexico border, reflecting a focus on border enforcement over interior arrests.
Increased deportation flights and improved diplomatic agreements with countries like Mexico, China, and others in Africa and Asia facilitated the rise in removals.
Biden's administration implemented stricter asylum policies and enhanced border cooperation with Mexico, leading to a significant drop in illegal border crossings in recent months.
President-elect Trump has pledged to launch a large-scale deportation initiative, but ICE faces logistical and financial challenges, including a $230 million budget shortfall and limited detention capacity.