As the Trump administration accelerates deportations, federal agencies are expanding detention facilities to accommodate the growing number of illegal immigrants awaiting removal. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller announced that the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, and Department of Defense will coordinate efforts to ensure final removal orders are carried out.
At a White House briefing, Miller emphasized the administration’s focus on swift enforcement. “The full resources of the federal government will be used to remove all criminal illegals and enforce deportation orders,” he stated.
Since returning to office, Trump has enacted sweeping immigration measures. Within the first month, the administration has classified cartels as terrorist organizations, dramatically increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, and restored border security measures that had been rolled back under the previous administration.
The government reports that 11,000 illegal immigrants have been deported within the first 18 days of Trump’s presidency. To facilitate additional removals, the administration has expanded detention centers, with Guantanamo Bay already receiving detainees and preparing to house up to 30,000 illegal immigrants awaiting deportation.
Illegal border crossings have dropped significantly, according to administration officials. Data indicates a 93% decrease in apprehensions at ports of entry since January 20, a decline attributed to stricter enforcement policies.
With detention facilities expanding and deportations continuing at a rapid pace, the administration is expected to push forward with its aggressive immigration enforcement strategy in the months ahead.
