# US immigration and deportation policy shifts > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-immigration-and-deportation-policy-shifts > Updated: 2026-09-29T22:34:17.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Under the Trump administration, the United States has seen a significant reduction in its foreign-born population and specific immigration flows. Preliminary government data indicates the foreign-born population decreased by nearly 3 million people, including approximately 2.3 million illegal aliens who were deported or left voluntarily and 600,000 legal immigrants. While the administration is pursuing mass deportations, current efforts have focused on criminal illegal aliens described as the ‘worst of the worst.’ Further analysis shows that immigration from Muslim-majority countries fell by 96 percent between late 2024 and early 2026. Monthly immigrant visa issuances and legal refugee admissions from 45 examined countries dropped from 21,096 in December 2024 to 808 in February 2026. The most drastic declines occurred among Afghan nationals, who saw a 99.8 percent decrease, and Pakistanis, who saw a 97.9 percent decline. The White House attributed these restrictions, including the suspension of the US Refugee Admissions Program, to priorities regarding national security, public safety, and taxpayer resources. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-29: US Muslim-majority immigration falls 96% under Trump administration Immigration from Muslim-majority countries to the US has dropped 96 percent since late 2024, with Afghan immigration falling by 99.8 percent due to new administration restrictions and program suspensions. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-muslim-majority-immigration-falls-96-under-trump-administration ### 2026-09-03: U.S. foreign-born population decreases by 3 million under Trump The U.S. foreign-born population has decreased by nearly 3 million people under the Trump administration, including 2.3 million illegal aliens and 600,000 legal immigrants. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-foreign-born-population-decreases-by-3-million-under-trump --- Cite as: US immigration and deportation policy shifts. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/us-immigration-and-deportation-policy-shifts