Trump Administration Deports Over 65,000 Immigrants in First 100 Days

During President Donald Trump's first 100 days of his second term, his administration intensified immigration enforcement, resulting in the deportation of over 65,000 undocumented immigrants, according to ICE data. Approximately three-quarters of those arrested had criminal records, with significant numbers linked to gangs such as Tren de Aragua, MS-13, and Barrio 18, and hundreds charged with serious offenses like homicide and sex crimes. The administration credited the surge in deportations and arrests to measures like the reactivation of the 287(g) program, which expanded cooperation with local law enforcement. Despite the administration's tough stance, the pace of deportations was comparable to figures from the end of Biden's presidency, and experts remain skeptical about Trump’s stated goal to deport up to 11 million individuals. Worksite enforcement and operations against human smuggling were also stepped up, resulting in over 1,000 illegal workers arrested and the dismantling of a major smuggling ring. The administration emphasized public safety and national security as primary motivations behind these actions.