DHS hails ICE deportation of over 2,000 terrorists ahead of 9/11 anniversary

Published September 10, 2026 1:38pm ET | Updated September 10, 2026 4:29pm ET



The Trump administration praised Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Wednesday for deporting over 2,000 known or suspected terrorists, as the country prepares to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center.

The Department of Homeland Security said ICE has arrested more than 2,150 known or suspected terrorists so far during President Donald Trump’s second term. It deported 2,015 between Jan. 20, 2025, and Wednesday. The Washington Examiner asked the DHS how those numbers compare to previous time periods but did not receive a response.

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