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Trump Administration Deportations Analysis
Trump's second term saw 980,000 deportations in 18 months, missing annual goal of 1 million.
In brief
Trump's second term saw 980,000 deportations in 18 months, missing annual goal of 1 million. Trump administration deported 980,000 people in first 18 months of second term, falling short of 1 million annual target. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Deportation Count
Roughly 980,000 deportations occurred during Trump's first 18 months in office.
Annual Goal Shortfall
Trump administration's stated annual deportation target of 1 million was not met.
MPI Estimates
Migration Policy Institute estimated 620,000 deportations in fiscal year 2025 and 660,000 in fiscal 2026.
Border vs. Domestic Arrests
Two-thirds of deportations involved people initially encountered at the U.S. border.
Arrests Inside Country
39 percent of deportations involved people arrested inside the United States by July 2026.
Criminal Convictions
20 percent of deportations involved people with criminal convictions.
Long-Term Residents
71 percent of deported immigrants with at least two years in the U.S. had no criminal convictions.
DHS Data Gap
DHS reduced detailed immigration enforcement data publication since January 2025.
What it means
Trump administration deported 980,000 people in first 18 months of second term, falling short of 1 million annual target.
