1.4 Million Facing Deportation in US, Including 3,690 Nigerians

Around 3,690 Nigerians in the United States are at risk of deportation as former President Donald Trump intensifies actions against illegal immigrants.

A report by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), obtained by The PUNCH, provides a detailed breakdown of individuals facing deportation by nationality.

Deportation Figures

As of November 24, 2024, ICE’s non-detained docket lists 1,445,549 non-citizens with final removal orders. Mexico and El Salvador account for the largest numbers, with 252,044 and 203,822 individuals, respectively.

The document, titled “Noncitizens on the ICE Non-Detained Docket with Final Orders of Removal by Country of Citizenship,” outlines ICE’s mandate to protect the United States from cross-border crime and illegal immigration.

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Mass Deportation Efforts Underway

Last week, ICE carried out mass arrests, with hundreds of migrants deported on military aircraft. Nigerians and other African nationals without legal status are believed to be among the next targets of this operation.

On his first day in office as the 47th President, Trump signed executive orders tightening immigration policies, including ending birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants. He also declared a national emergency at the US-Mexico border and increased military deployment, vowing to remove “criminal aliens.”

Colombia-US Dispute Over Deportations

The deportation campaign led to diplomatic tensions with Colombia after President Gustavo Petro initially blocked US military planes from transporting deportees, citing inhumane treatment.

The standoff escalated as Trump threatened tariffs and sanctions, including a 25% tariff on Colombian imports, increasing to 50% after a week, alongside financial sanctions and travel bans on Colombian officials. Petro retaliated with similar tariffs on US imports.

By Sunday night, an agreement was reached, with Colombia agreeing to accept deportation flights under conditions guaranteeing dignified treatment. The White House, in a statement, noted that tariffs and sanctions would be “held in reserve” but visa sanctions would remain until the first deportation flight landed in Colombia.

Diplomatic Resolution

Colombia’s foreign ministry confirmed the resolution, emphasizing improved relations with the US and a commitment to humane treatment for deportees.

Despite the agreement, the episode highlights the ripple effects of Trump’s stringent immigration policies, which have heightened fears among undocumented communities and strained international relations.