US SAYS IT HAS DEPORTED OVER THREE MILLION FOREIGNERS IN 15 MONTHS

The United States government says it has deported more than three million illegal migrants since President Donald Trump returned to office, while claiming the country has gone 15 consecutive months without releasing illegal migrants into the US.

The White House made the claims in a fact sheet outlining what it described as measures taken by the Trump administration to strengthen immigration enforcement and prioritise American citizens.

According to the administration, Trump declared a crisis at the US southern border during his first week in office and introduced measures aimed at stopping illegal immigration.

The White House said, “For 15 straight months, no illegal aliens have been released into the country,” adding that more than three million illegal migrants had been deported, including thousands convicted of violent crimes.

The administration also announced what it described as a “denaturalisation surge”, targeting individuals who allegedly obtained US citizenship fraudulently. It said legal claims had been filed against 88 people considered ineligible for citizenship.

The White House further said taxpayer-funded benefits had been terminated for more than 1.4 million undocumented migrants who were allegedly receiving public assistance improperly.

On immigration screening, the administration said it had strengthened visa programmes and temporarily paused visa processing for 75 high-risk countries, citing concerns over national security and visa overstays.

It also said efforts were underway in several states to remove undocumented migrants from voter rolls and prevent them from participating in US elections.

The administration said it had also revised the US citizenship test to place greater emphasis on applicants’ knowledge of American history, government, and national values.

The White House further referenced two executive orders signed on August 6, 2026, concerning birth tourism and the categories of children who may qualify for birthright citizenship following the Supreme Court's ruling in Trump v. Barbara.

The measures form part of the Trump administration’s broader immigration agenda, which focuses on tougher border enforcement, deportations, visa restrictions, and tighter eligibility requirements for immigration and citizenship.