The Alexandria International Airport serves as the nation's largest deportation hub, handling about 30% of all U.S. removal flights. Mullin said the government is arresting and deporting more people than ever and is prioritizing full flights to minimize the financial burden on taxpayers.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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ICE Deports Nearly 1,000 Migrants From Louisiana Hub in Single Day
US Politics18 days ago
Twenty-one flights departed the United States from a facility in Alexandria, Louisiana, to return noncitizens to their home countries on Oct. 2. In total, nearly 1,000 migrants were removed to destinations including Guatemala and El Salvador, with some aircraft specifically carrying criminal aliens. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin oversaw the operation, stating that the administration will hunt down and deport anyone who broke national laws regardless of when the offense occurred.
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