Mass Deportation: 538 Illegal Migrants Apprehended in U.S.

The Trump administration has launched an aggressive campaign against illegal immigration, apprehending and deporting hundreds of criminals, including rapists and members of notorious gangs. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the arrests, marking the beginning of an unprecedented deportation effort to secure U.S. borders.

BY PC Bureau

With Donald Trump now in power, U.S. authorities have swiftly intensified their efforts to combat illegal immigration, targeting individuals who have risked everything in their pursuit of the American dream. In a significant operation conducted just three days after the new administration took office, hundreds of illegal migrants were arrested and deported.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that 538 illegal immigrants were taken into custody, with many of them deported using military aircraft. Among those arrested were a suspected terrorist, four members of the Tren de Aragua gang, and several individuals convicted of serious crimes, including sex offenses against minors.

Ms. Leavitt celebrated the operation in a post on Thursday, describing it as the “largest deportation operation in history” and emphasizing that the Trump administration was fulfilling its promise to secure the nation’s borders. She shared that the arrests included individuals with criminal records for offenses such as rape, sexual conduct with children, and continuous sexual abuse of minors under 14.

❗️Large-scale deportations have begun in the #UnitedStates: the first hundreds of people have already been sent home on army planes, – Bild, citing @POTUS‘s spokesman

Trump is going to expel 11 million illegal immigrants from the country en masse. pic.twitter.com/jzUYog2mno

— Aurora Borealis 🤫 (@aborealis940) January 24, 2025

This crackdown marks a sharp escalation in the administration’s approach to illegal immigration, as authorities continue to prioritize the removal of dangerous criminals from the country. The operation is a key part of Trump’s broader strategy to tighten border security and maintain law and order across the nation.

Here is a summary box on the estimated number of illegal migrants in the U.S. and the countries they mostly come from:

Illegal Migrants in the U.S. and Their Country of Origin

• Total Estimated Illegal Immigrants in the U.S.: Over 11 million (according to the latest estimates from the Department of Homeland Security and other agencies).

Top Countries of Origin for Illegal Migrants:

1. Mexico: The largest group, with estimates suggesting that around 50-60% of illegal immigrants in the U.S. are from Mexico.
2. Guatemala: A significant number, with about 5-6% of illegal migrants hailing from Guatemala.
3. Honduras: Around 3-4% of illegal immigrants are from Honduras.
4. El Salvador: Estimates show 3-4% of the illegal immigrant population are from El Salvador.
5. Other Countries: Countries like India, China, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic also contribute to the illegal immigrant population, though in smaller numbers.

Recent Trends:

• In recent years, there has been an increasing number of migrants from countries in Central America and South America, especially due to economic instability, violence, and corruption in their home countries.
• There has also been a rise in illegal immigrants from regions like Asia and Africa.