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Approximately 3,690 Nigerians living in the United States are now facing deportation as part of President Donald Trump’s intensified crackdown on illegal immigration.

This latest development follows a document released by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which revealed that non-citizens with final removal orders have been identified by nationality, including the significant number of Nigerians affected by the deportation process.

The data, compiled by ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), shows that, as of November 24, 2024, there are over 1.4 million non-citizens on ICE’s non-detained docket with final removal orders.

The document titled Noncitizens on the ICE Non-Detained Docket with Final Orders of Removal by Country of Citizenship highlights Mexico and El Salvador as the countries with the highest number of individuals facing deportation, with 252,044 and 203,822 people, respectively.

For Nigerians, the figure of 3,690 individuals with final removal orders represents a significant portion of the immigrant community in the U.S., contributing to rising anxiety and fear among those illegally residing in the country.

The crackdown, part of Trump’s larger war on illegal immigration, has already seen hundreds of individuals arrested, while others have been deported via military aircraft as the administration follows through on its promises of mass deportations.

The escalating deportation efforts come in the wake of Trump’s broader immigration policy reforms.

Since his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States, Trump has signed multiple executive orders to tighten immigration policies, including measures to prevent citizenship by birth for children of illegal immigrants and the declaration of a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border. These actions have been met with significant opposition both domestically and internationally.

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In an ongoing diplomatic dispute, Colombian President Gustavo Petro had initially blocked U.S. military flights carrying deported immigrants, citing inhumane treatment.

However, after heated exchanges, including the threat of sanctions from the Trump administration, Petro relented. The Colombian government has now agreed to allow U.S. deportation flights, promising to guarantee “dignified conditions” for the deportees. This resolution followed the White House’s announcement that it would hold off on imposing additional penalties on Colombia, though certain sanctions, including visa restrictions, remain in effect.

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As the crackdown continues, the number of Nigerians and other foreign nationals at risk of deportation is expected to rise, with the outcome of Trump’s immigration policies heavily influencing the future of undocumented immigrants in the U.S.

Legal experts and immigrant rights organizations are voicing concerns about the potential humanitarian impact of these sweeping deportation efforts, urging for greater protections for vulnerable populations.

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