WASHINGTON : The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that 3,567 Indian citizens were deported from the United States in 2025, while another 1,273 were sent back between January and July 31 this year, as the Trump administration’s sweeping immigration enforcement continues to intensify.
Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that New Delhi is actively cooperating with various governments, including the US, on deportation-related matters and is monitoring the situation closely.
The data comes amid an unprecedented surge in operations by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under President Trump’s extensive immigration crackdown. In July 2026 alone, approximately 51,000 individuals were detained, translating to 1,645 arrests per day — the highest monthly arrest figure in the agency’s history. This followed a record-breaking June, when over 39,500 people were brought into immigration detention centers, with total arrests for that month exceeding 43,000, marking the second consecutive month of record highs.
US officials have denied reports that ICE has set a daily arrest target of 2,000, clarifying that the agency operates without any formal “arrest quota.”
Analysis by the US-based organization Stop AAPI Hate has identified Indian citizens as being significantly affected by the enforcement drive. According to their examination of ICE data, arrest, detention, and deportation rates among Asians have increased several times over during the Trump administration compared to previous administrations.
Indians accounted for 28 percent of all Asians involved in ICE operations between January 2025 and March 2026 — the largest share of any Asian nationality. China followed in second place with 23 percent, while Vietnamese citizens ranked third with 10 percent.
The organization further reported that 30 percent of respondents said they faced the risk of arrest, detention, or deportation for themselves or someone they know, while 28 percent revealed they were considering or actively preparing to leave the United States amid growing uncertainty.
The Indian government has not issued any formal protest regarding the deportations but continues to engage with US authorities to facilitate the return of its citizens while ensuring their humane treatment during the process.
