Mass Deportation: Full List of Countries Whose Citizens Trump May Deport and the Actual Numbers
- Trump’s administration is executing a mass deportation of over 1.4 million non-citizens which has sparked diplomatic tensions worldwide
- Colombia has strongly opposed the removals, accusing the US of reckless deportation policies and failing to ensure proper legal review
- Lawyer Opeyemi Dare Esq. warned of potential rights violations and risks of torture for Nigerian deportees from the US
As the Donald Trump administration moves ahead with its immigration crackdown, the large-scale deportation operation in the US is said to have affected over 1.4 million non-citizens.
These deportations have targeted individuals with final removal orders and affected residents from more than 150 countries, in one of the most extensive removal efforts in American history.
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According to data from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), 1,445,549 individuals are currently on the non-detained docket with final removal orders.
Many have lived in America for years but exhausted their legal avenues to stay.
The affected individuals come primarily from regions across Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Europe, with Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador among the most impacted.
ICE has emphasized that it is working to remove individuals promptly, though challenges remain. Some deportations have been delayed due to a lack of travel documents or foreign government resistance.
While the US expected countries to accept their nationals, some governments have been slow or unwilling to cooperate.
Below is a list of all countries affected and number of illegals being prepped for repatriation, as posted by Fox News online:
According to this information, 3,228 Ghanaians in the US are facing deportation from the US as the Donald Trump administration continues its crackdown on immigration.
Other African countries listed in large numbers include:
Cameroon (1,736), the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1,068), Egypt (1,461), Ethiopia (1,713), Gambia (1,035), Guinea (1,897), Ivory Coast (1,224), Kenya (1,282), Liberia (1,563), Mauritania (3,822), Nigeria (3,690), Senegal (1,689), Sierra Leone (1,563), Somalia (4,090) and Sudan (1,012).
Many other African countries also have hundreds of possibly affected citizens.
US deportation crackdown: Lawyer alerts of potential human right violations
Lawyer Opeyemi Oluwadare Esq., has weighed in on the planned deportation of Nigerian citizens from the United States.
Dare in an interview with Legit.ng, pointed concerns about potential human rights violations. His words:
"The fear of deportation is profound, as it is frequently accompanied by numerous human rights violations and a pervasive uncertainty about what the future may hold for those forced to return to their home country."
The managing partner of Optimistic Legal Partners & Co. highlighted several areas of concern, including inadequate legal representation, lack of transparency in deportation proceedings, and the risk of arbitrary detention.
He explained:
"Deportation proceedings often occur under tight time constraints and complex legal frameworks. Nigerian citizens facing removal may not have timely or effective legal counsel, which can undermine their ability to contest removal orders or present mitigating evidence."
Additionally, Dare noted that deportees may face inhumane treatment, including torture, upon their return to Nigeria.
Dare warned:
"There exists a potential risk that deportees, particularly those belonging to vulnerable groups or those with distinctive political, ethnic, or religious affiliations, may be subjected to torture or inhuman treatment during detention or upon their return to Nigeria."
To address these concerns, Dare recommended that Nigerian citizens facing deportation engage with experienced immigration attorneys and human rights organizations to ensure that their rights are respected.
The legal practitioner emphasised:
"It is imperative for affected individuals to secure robust legal and community support to navigate these challenges effectively."
Trump's executive orders that may affect Nigeria
Legit.ng also recently reported that an America-based professor said Nigerians in the US have been forced into hiding over fears of deportation.
Nimi Wariboko urged the Bola Tinubu administration to assist those living abroad considering their significant contribution to the economy.
The professor, who lectures at Boston University, said the undocumented immigrant crackdown had sparked fear among Nigerians in America.
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