Nearly 900,000 deported by ICE under Trump as flights soared in May to new high

Published June 19, 2026 5:00am ET



Deportation flights carrying illegal immigrants out of the United States surged in May to the highest levels seen since President Donald Trump took office.

Nearly 300 Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportation flights departed the country last month, more than double the 126 flights during Trump’s first full month in office, according to Human Rights First, a Washington-based advocacy organization.

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