Over 7,000 Undocumented Immigrants Deported in First Week of Trump’s Presidency

In the first week of Donald Trump’s presidency, U.S. authorities detained and deported over 7,000 undocumented immigrants, including a small number of Pakistanis, in a move to fulfill Trump’s campaign promises regarding illegal immigration. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), these operations targeted individuals who had entered the U.S. illegally and were often involved in criminal activities.

DHS reports that the majority of those deported were involved in violent crimes, and the raids were carried out in various cities, including Chicago, Seattle, Atlanta, Boston, Los Angeles, and New Orleans. The department added that on January 27 alone, 956 individuals were detained during raids, which included searches at schools and churches.

Among those detained were several Pakistani nationals who had crossed the U.S. border illegally. While the number of Pakistani detainees in California was under 10, their arrests have drawn attention due to the broader implications of Trump’s immigration policies.

The raids, conducted just days after Trump assumed office on January 20, are part of a broader strategy to crack down on illegal immigration, a central issue in his presidential campaign. In comparison, only 310 individuals were detained under President Biden’s administration in 2024, highlighting the shift in policy.

Trump’s administration aims to reduce illegal immigration and prevent law-breaking within the country. Secretary of Homeland Security, Kirstjen Nielsen, stated that efforts would continue to “clean up the streets” by removing undocumented immigrants.

Media reports indicate that there are approximately 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S., with 1.4 million facing deportation orders. Over 600,000 of these individuals have criminal backgrounds. The Trump administration’s aggressive stance on immigration is expected to continue as part of its broader strategy to enforce stricter border controls.