Washington DC: The Trump administration has removed upwards of three million undocumented immigrants and prevented their release into the United States for 15 consecutive months, the White House asserted while outlining an overview of its immigration enforcement achievements.
The statistics were published in a White House fact sheet that accompanied two executive orders issued by President Donald Trump. The executive measures impose restrictions on birthright citizenship for specific groups of children and instruct federal entities to stop birth tourism.
According to the White House statement, those expelled included thousands of individuals convicted of violent offences. However, it did not provide a detailed breakdown of the deportations, the original nationalities of the migrants or the specific timeframe covered by the total figure.
The administration further maintained that no undocumented migrants had been released into the country over a 15-month continuous period. The White House attributed this milestone to directives initiated by Trump during his first week after returning to office.
Trump had signed an executive order citing a crisis along the southern border and ordering immediate interventions against illegal immigration. The White House asserted that the directive was instrumental in reversing the border strategies of the previous administration.
The fact sheet also highlighted intensified visa screening protocols and the temporary freeze on visa processing for 75 nations. It did not list the specific countries, mention when the suspension was implemented or identify which visa categories were affected.
The administration stated that these actions were designed to safeguard the nation and discourage foreign visitors from overstaying beyond their permitted duration.
The White House also highlighted what it termed an unprecedented denaturalisation drive aimed at individuals accused of obtaining US citizenship through fraudulent means.
It noted that legal proceedings had been initiated against 88 persons who allegedly attained American citizenship despite being ineligible. The document did not name the individuals involved, provide details of the alleged violations or reveal the current status of the legal cases.
Furthermore, the administration stated that it had revoked taxpayer-funded benefits for more than 1.4 million undocumented immigrants who were improperly receiving public support.
It added that undocumented migrants had been barred from participating in more than a dozen state-funded healthcare initiatives. The White House did not disclose the names of these programmes or provide a state-wise breakdown.
The fact sheet cited changes to the naturalisation test as another part of Trump’s immigration strategy. The administration explained that the updated test was designed to assess candidates’ understanding of American history, governance and values to ensure compliance with citizenship requirements.
Additionally, it stated that the administration was taking steps to remove tens of thousands of undocumented migrants from state electoral rolls. While federal law restricts voting to US citizens, the statement did not specify the states involved or provide exact data on completed removals.
