deportations
Coverage of deportations in the Nexus archive.
- ICE raided their city, taking parents, spouses and friends. That’s not where it ends
ICE raids in Los Angeles last summer led to the detention and deportation of parents, spouses, friends, and community members, causing significant disruption to three families and their neighborhoods. Armed agents arrested individuals in public places, resulting in their disappearance from local communities.
- ICE arrests 10,000 in 5 days, a sharp late-June surge in Trump's deportation push
Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 10,000 people over five days at the end of June as part of a surge in deportations under the Trump administration's agenda.
- More than 100 Venezuelans who were deported from the US hours before the earthquakes are missing
Over 100 Venezuelans deported from the U.S. hours before earthquakes were staying in a hotel in La Guaira when the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes struck, leaving many missing or injured. Survivors, including Lisbeth Portillo, described fleeing the rubble and seeking help, while the Venezuelan government reported more than 1,700 deaths. U.S. deportation flights to Venezuela resumed in February 2025 after a 13-month pause.
- More than 100 Venezuelans who were deported from the US hours before the earthquakes are missing
More than 100 Venezuelans deported from the US hours before earthquakes were in a La Guaira hotel when the quakes struck, leaving many missing or buried. Survivors, including Lisbeth Portillo, described chaos and trauma, with over 1,700 reported deaths. Deportation flights to Venezuela resumed in February 2025 after a 13-month pause.
- Afghan Taliban to hold rare, closed-door talks with EU officials on deportations
A Taliban delegation is meeting with EU staff in Brussels for closed-door talks focused on deportations. Belgium issued 24-hour visas to the delegation, which includes Taliban foreign ministry spokesperson Abdul Qahar Balkhi. Rights groups criticize the meeting as undermining EU human rights obligations and risking safety in Europe and Afghanistan.
- Afghan Taliban to hold rare, closed-door talks with EU officials on deportations
A Taliban delegation is traveling to Brussels for closed-door talks with European Union staff. The discussions focus on deportations.
- Afghan Taliban to hold rare, closed-door talks with EU officials on deportations, the group says
The Afghan Taliban is set to hold rare, closed-door discussions with EU officials regarding deportations, as stated by the group. The talks are described as a significant but secretive diplomatic engagement.
- Full appeals court to hear arguments over contempt inquiry into CECOT deportations
An appeals court will hear arguments over a judge’s attempt to hold the Trump administration in contempt for the deportation of Venezuelans to an El Salvador prison last year.
- Germany news: Ministers discuss refugee deportation rules
Germany's regional interior ministers are discussing immigration, deportations, and benefits during their biannual conference. Germany and Poland are commemorating 35 years of cooperation.
- A year after ICE swept L.A., fewer raids but harsher rules squeeze immigrants nationwide
A year after ICE conducted raids in Los Angeles, the administration has reduced the number of raids but implemented stricter policies to deter both legal and illegal immigration nationwide. The focus has shifted to alternative tactics aimed at discouraging immigration.
- India: West Bengal deportations raise human rights concerns
India's West Bengal state is deporting thousands of people, fulfilling a key promise by Modi but causing tensions with Bangladesh over verification and repatriation processes. The deportations have raised human rights concerns.
- Belfast attack sparks international outrage, with demands for immediate deportations and 'total intolerance toward this barbarism'
A Belfast attack has triggered international outrage, with calls for immediate deportations and expressions of 'total intolerance toward this barbarism'.
- As Trump Pushes Deportations, a Skyrocketing Caseload Strains Immigration Courts
Trump's push for deportations has led to a skyrocketing caseload in immigration courts, with immigrants waiting in a packed hallway at the Annandale Immigration Court in Virginia for their hearings.
- EU strikes migration deal for more deportations and detention centers abroad
The European Union has overhauled its migration policy to increase deportations and establish detention centers abroad. Critics have compared the regulation to the immigration strategy of the Trump administration.
- EU strikes migration deal for more deportations and detention centers abroad
The European Union is overhauling its migration policy to increase deportations and establish detention centers abroad. Critics have compared this approach to the immigration strategy of the Trump administration.
- EU strikes migration deal for more deportations and detention centers abroad
The European Union has advanced a major overhaul of its migration policy, focusing on increasing deportations and establishing detention centers abroad.
- EU strikes migration deal for more deportations and detention centers abroad
The European Union has agreed to a new migration policy to accelerate deportations and establish detention centers abroad, drawing comparisons to the Trump administration's immigration strategies. The deal, reached between the EU's main institutions, allows member states to negotiate return hubs with third countries, with several nations already in talks with African countries. Critics warn the policy will create a 'draconian detention and deportation machine.'
- Mass hearings at Concord immigration court spark deportation fears
Concord’s immigration court is holding 'mega master' hearings, processing over three times the normal number of cases, which has sparked fears of increased deportations. A related article mentions a planned closure of an SF immigration court that could delay cases further.
- As Trump ramps up deportations, remember we all benefit from immigration
The article discusses how increased deportations under Trump highlight the need to recognize immigrants' contributions. It references the Statue of Liberty's inscription about welcoming tired and poor individuals.
- Four passengers pass out aboard sweltering plane often used for ICE deportations
Four passengers passed out aboard a sweltering plane frequently used for ICE deportations. The incident highlights concerns about conditions during deportation flights.
- U.S. strikes Iran. And, immigration courts use new tactic to speed up deportations
The U.S. military launched new attacks on Iran amid ongoing conflict resolution talks. The Department of Justice is employing a new tactic in immigration courts to expedite deportations.
- Immigration courts are using a new tactic to speed up deportations
The Justice Department is accelerating immigration court hearings by scheduling mass sessions for hundreds of immigrants. Failure to attend these hearings could result in automatic deportation orders.
- Trump targets grocery prices as DHS reveals new deportation numbers
President Trump claims that rolling back Biden-era climate regulations could help reduce grocery prices for struggling Americans. The administration is also highlighting increased deportation numbers during Trump's second term, marking a significant rise in removals.
- Illegal immigrant admitted posing as Border Patrol agent in calculated scheme to disrupt deportations: DOJ
Jaime Ernesto Alvarez-Gonzalez, an illegal immigrant, admitted to impersonating a U.S. Border Patrol agent by using a fake vehicle and equipment to disrupt deportation operations in San Diego. He pleaded guilty to endangering law enforcement and faces serious prison time.
- San Diego man admits impersonating a Border Patrol agent to disrupt deportations
A San Diego man pleaded guilty to impersonating a U.S. Border Patrol agent to disrupt deportations. The case was confirmed by authorities, highlighting illegal activities targeting immigration enforcement.
- EU-backed migrant crackdowns in Mauritania fuel fear and deportations
Thousands of migrants in Mauritania have been deported to remote borders under an EU-backed effort to halt migration. The crackdown has raised concerns about forced deportations and human rights issues.
- CBSA in Quebec enacting 'unprecedented' deportations, forcing family separations, refugee advocates say
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) in Quebec is conducting 'unprecedented' deportations, leading to family separations, according to refugee advocates. Advocates criticize the enforcement actions for their harsh social impact.