Trump deported fewer people last month than Biden a year ago, but border crossings have plummeted
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents deported fewer immigrants in February than they did under the Biden administration during the same month a year ago, according to ICE data obtained by NBC News that has not been previously reported. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. According to the data, ICE deported around 11,000 migrants last month, the first full month Trump was in office, compared to just over 12,000 in February 2024.
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Main Idea: Trump’s immigration crackdown led to fewer deportations in February than a year earlier under Biden, even as border crossings fell sharply and ICE arrests rose.
Key Points:
- ICE deported about 11,000 migrants in February, down from a little over 12,000 in February 2024.
- A key reason for the drop was that far fewer people were crossing the border, making deportations easier under Biden last year than under Trump this year.
- When border crossers are removed from the count, ICE deported about 4,300 people this February, up from about 2,100 in February 2024.
- Trump’s administration has increased ICE arrests and detention, but many arrests do not lead to quick deportations because of court steps, space limits, and logistics.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
ICE arrests and detention can disrupt families, workplaces, and local businesses, and the push to expand detention may raise taxpayer costs.
Positive Impact
Lower border crossings may ease strain on border towns and help the government focus enforcement on people with criminal records.
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- Immigration and Customs Enforcementgovernment agency or bodyPrimaryAI selected
Core agency in the story; its deportation, arrest, and detention numbers are the main data points being evaluated.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - President Donald TrumppersonPrimaryAI selected
Central figure in the article; the story compares deportation results under his administration and cites his immigration crackdown.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Customs and Border Protectiongovernment agency or bodyMajorAI selected
Major enforcement agency whose border arrests and encounters are used to explain the deportation totals.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Department of Homeland Securitygovernment agency or bodyMajorAI selected
Parent department of ICE and CBP; cited for arrest and detention figures and as part of the administration’s.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Joe BidenpersonMajorAI selected
Former president used as the main comparison point for February deportation numbers and immigration enforcement outcomes.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Tom HomanpersonMajorAI selected
Trump border adviser and “border czar” quoted on deportation priorities and the administration’s enforcement approach.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Jason HouserpersonContextCandidate
Former ICE chief of staff quoted to explain why arrests do not always immediately lead to deportation.
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