U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Reports Record Deportations for Fiscal Year
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported a record number of deportations for the fiscal year ending September 30, with 483,200 individuals deported, marking a 9% increase from the previous high in its 23-year history.
Burlington Plattsburgh, VT, November 12, 2026 — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reported a record number of deportations for the fiscal year that concluded on September 30. The agency announced that 483,200 individuals were deported during this period.
This figure represents a 9% increase compared to the previous record high, according to ICE’s reporting. The current numbers mark the highest volume of deportations in the agency’s 23-year history.
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency is responsible for enforcing immigration laws within the United States. Its operations include the apprehension, detention, and removal of individuals who are found to have violated immigration laws.
Further details regarding the specific circumstances or demographics of the deported individuals were not immediately available in the reported information. The agency’s 23-year history encompasses the period since its establishment as part of the Department of Homeland Security in 2003.
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