U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has deported nearly 200,000 individuals since President Donald Trump resumed office in January 2025, setting the agency on track for its highest removals in a decade. According to a spokesperson for Homeland Security, ICE has removed 199,600 people from the U.S. between January and August 27, 2025, indicating a sharp increase in enforcement efforts compared to previous administrations. During the first three months of the current fiscal year, which overlapped with President Biden’s final months in office, the agency deported 71,405 individuals, raising concerns about the slowdown in immigration enforcement during the final phase of the previous administration.
With the current fiscal year approaching its end on September 30, ICE is expected to reach approximately 271,000 deportations, surpassing the previous record set during the Obama administration in 2014, when 315,943 individuals were deported. The administration has emphasized a focus on removing individuals with criminal histories, including 47,885 with assault convictions, 16,552 with sexual assault charges, and 2,699 with homicide convictions. The agency also noted a significant increase in the number of individuals removed for suspected terrorist activities, with 237 individuals identified as potential threats compared to 140 in the previous fiscal year.
White House border czar Tom Homan has highlighted the increased coordination with state and local law enforcement, particularly in Texas and Florida, where sheriffs are working closely with ICE. However, Homan also pointed out the challenges in sanctuary cities, such as Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles, where public safety threats are being released into the country. These areas have seen a dramatic increase in ICE detainers for suspected crimes. The administration also reported a significant drop in migration through Panama’s Darien Gap, with a near-complete shutdown of movement, suggesting that the enforcement measures may be affecting the flow of illegal immigration.
A senior Homeland Security official told Fox News Digital that the combined efforts of ICE, Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the U.S. Coast Guard have led to nearly 350,000 deportations from all federal agencies. The official credited President Trump and Secretary Noem for reviving the agency’s operations, which had been significantly hindered during the previous administration. The administration’s strategy includes encouraging migrants to self-deport through the CBP Home App, with tens of thousands complying and turning back before reaching U.S. borders. The administration continues to emphasize its commitment to enforcing immigration laws and addressing public safety concerns through increased enforcement efforts.