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U.S. immigration courts issue over 160,000 deportation orders to Mexicans in 2026
Data from the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC) at Syracuse University reveals that U.S. immigration courts have issued 741,870 deportation orders during fiscal year 2026, as of August.
Mexican nationals represent the largest group affected, with 160,029 deportation orders. This accounts for approximately one in five cases processed by the courts. Other heavily impacted nationalities include Venezuelans (90,249), Hondurans (89,007), Guatemalans (87,255), and Colombians (48,458).
The report highlights a significant gap in legal representation; in August, only 24.2% of migrants receiving deportation orders had legal counsel. Furthermore, the data indicates that only 1.79% of new cases were initiated due to alleged criminal activity distinct from irregular entry, a finding that contrasts with administration rhetoric regarding public safety and migration enforcement.
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Donald Trump · Mexico · Syracuse University · Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse · United States
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Only 24.2% of migrants receiving deportation orders in August had legal assistance. radionicaragua.com.ni
- [● 5 SOURCES] U.S. immigration courts issued 741,870 deportation orders during fiscal year 2026 through August. radionicaragua.com.ni · www.escambray.cu · frontenet.com · www.telesurtv.net
- [● 4 SOURCES] Only 1.79% of new cases sought deportation for alleged criminal activity unrelated to irregular entry. radionicaragua.com.ni · www.escambray.cu · frontenet.com · www.telesurtv.net
- [● 5 SOURCES] Mexican citizens accounted for 160,029 deportation orders in fiscal year 2026. radionicaragua.com.ni · www.escambray.cu · frontenet.com · www.telesurtv.net
- [● 5 SOURCES] Venezuelan nationals received 90,249 deportation orders in fiscal year 2026. radionicaragua.com.ni · www.escambray.cu · frontenet.com · www.telesurtv.net