Approximately 3,690 Nigerians residing in the United States are facing deportation. This development is part of former President Donald Trump’s intensified efforts to enforce stricter immigration policies. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has compiled data indicating that these individuals have final removal orders, placing them at risk of deportation.
The total number of non-citizens with final removal orders stands at 1,445,549, with Mexico and El Salvador having the highest numbers at 252,044 and 203,822, respectively. Nigeria ranks third, highlighting the significant number of Nigerian nationals affected by these policies.
The Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration includes measures such as ending birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants and deploying additional troops to the U.S.-Mexico border. These actions have led to widespread fear among undocumented immigrants, including Nigerians, who now face the threat of deportation.
In response to these developments, the Nigerian government has expressed concern and is reportedly working to assist its citizens affected by the deportation orders. Efforts are underway to provide support and explore possible avenues for legal recourse to prevent the deportations.
This situation underscores the broader challenges of immigration policy enforcement and the impact on immigrant communities. The outcome for the affected Nigerians remains uncertain, as legal proceedings and diplomatic negotiations continue to evolve.
