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.

• 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.

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