The surge in removal orders in 2026 reflects a Trump administration strategy to focus deportation efforts on non-citizens. While a majority of Somalis in the U.S. are citizens and cannot be deported through standard legal channels, Immigration and Customs Enforcement is pursuing those it can arrest and remove.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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ICE Issues 1,000 Somali Deportation Orders in 2026 Removal Spike
US Politics17 days ago
Federal immigration officials are targeting Somali asylum seekers for removal in a spike of activity that has primarily affected residents of Minnesota. More than 1,000 individuals have been ordered deported since February, with over half of those cases occurring in that state.
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