In a significant move under President Donald Trump’s stringent immigration policies, a U.S. military C-17 aircraft has successfully deported 205 Indian nationals from Texas. This marks the longest military flight yet under these policies.
The deported individuals were verified before their deportation, signaling the involvement of New Delhi in the process. This operation is part of the Trump administration’s broader efforts to enforce tighter immigration controls, including the use of military resources for deportations.
These 205 individuals are part of a larger initiative that has identified around 18,000 Indian nationals as undocumented immigrants in the U.S. However, the use of military aircraft for deportations has sparked concerns over the high costs associated with these operations.
The deportation reflects ongoing challenges in handling undocumented immigration and highlights the complex nature of international cooperation on immigration enforcement.
