US reports record deportation total

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said President Donald Trump’s administration deported 483,200 people in fiscal 2026, a record, though the data’s accuracy and transparency were questioned.

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by Timothy Snyder Reposted by David Darmofal

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Timothy Snyder

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They put off a lot of drastic things — eg Medicaid cuts — until after the elections. Another example, from what I can tell, is large deportation actions of Haitians from Springfield, Ohio. The signs are that something big will begin on or just after Nov 17th. Appealing to reporters to have a look.

November 12, 2026 at 2:25 PM