18,000 Indians at Risk of Deportation as Trump Vows Largest Immigration Crackdown

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:32am on 14 Dec 2024,Saturday India Global

As U.S. President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, stricter immigration policies are set to be enforced, with 18,000 undocumented Indians facing deportation. A list compiled by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reveals that 1.45 million people are slated for deportation, including many from Punjab, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh. Over 90,000 Indians have been apprehended crossing the border illegally in recent years. India, classified as "uncooperative" in deportation efforts, may face diplomatic challenges as Trump aims to carry out the largest deportation operation in U.S. history.

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