In the United States recorded a record number of detentions and deportations of migrants

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) expelled more than 483,000 people from the country for the 2026 fiscal year, setting a historical record for the department. At the same time, the actions of the Donald Trump administration in the field of migration policy caused disapproval of most participants in the national CBS News poll.

According to the Department of Homeland Security, during the fiscal year ended September 30, ICE officers deported 483.2 thousand migrants. The previous maximum was registered a year earlier: then 442.64 thousand people were expelled from the country. Thus, the number of deportations increased by about 9%.

At the same time, the migration service carried out more than 491,000 arrests. Nearly 475,000 of them were administrative arrests related to immigration violations, not criminal charges.

Against the background of increased migration control, criticism of the actions of the US administration is growing. According to a CBS News national exit poll conducted during the Nov. 3 midterm elections, 58% of voters believe the authorities have overly tightened measures against illegal migration.

Another 22% of respondents called the actions of the administration appropriate to the situation. 20% of respondents believe that the government should have adopted a more stringent policy.

Despite the criticism, the Trump administration continues to defend the chosen course. The Department of Homeland Security says that strengthening ICE is necessary to identify and expel people who pose a threat to public safety.

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