The United States recently deported a group of Indian nationals who were residing illegally in the country, with the deportation carried out via a chartered flight on October 22, 2024. This operation, confirmed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Friday, is part of a broader crackdown on illegal immigration amid heightened political attention on border security and immigration policy as the U.S. approaches its upcoming elections.
This deportation effort is one among several recent actions the DHS has taken in collaboration with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to manage undocumented immigration, especially from countries experiencing a rise in illegal entry cases. The Biden administration has faced increased scrutiny from political opponents regarding its handling of immigration, leading to stricter enforcement measures as part of its pre-election stance.
This is not the first time the U.S. has conducted chartered deportation flights for illegal immigrants. Similar flights have been organized to repatriate undocumented individuals, primarily from countries in Central America, and recently, South Asia, including India. The U.S. and India have been cooperating to streamline the deportation process for Indian nationals living illegally in the U.S., with both countries working to ensure smoother repatriation efforts.
