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Fact check: How many illegals are being deported on a daily basis

Checked on July 21, 2025

1. Summary of the results

Based on the available analyses, specific daily deportation numbers are not regularly released to the public [1]. However, some concrete data points emerge from the sources:

  • During President Trump's second term first 100 days, ICE removed 65,682 aliens, which averages to approximately 658 deportations per day [2]
  • The proposed One Big Beautiful Bill includes funding for at least one million deportations per year, which would translate to approximately 2,740 deportations per day if achieved [3]
  • Daily arrest rates have increased significantly under the Trump administration, with some states like Florida, Utah, and Iowa experiencing tripled daily ICE arrests since January [4]

The sources indicate that ICE has made slow progress in arresting and deporting criminals [1], and that deportation numbers are not yet on pace to reach a million a year despite increased enforcement activities [4].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks several important contextual elements:

  • The term "illegals" is politically charged language - immigration enforcement agencies and official sources typically use terms like "undocumented immigrants," "aliens," or "removals"
  • Deportation rates vary significantly based on administration policies - the data shows dramatic differences between different time periods and policy approaches
  • There's a distinction between arrests and actual deportations - increased arrest rates don't automatically translate to proportional deportation increases [4]
  • Funding and logistical capacity affect deportation rates - the proposed million-deportation target requires specific congressional funding allocation [3]
  • This fiscal year is reportedly "on track to see the fewest illegal immigrant encounters in five decades" [3], which provides important context about overall immigration patterns

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question contains several problematic elements:

  • The use of "illegals" as a noun is dehumanizing language that frames the discussion in politically charged terms rather than using standard immigration terminology
  • The question assumes consistent daily deportation rates when the sources indicate that deportation numbers are not regularly released [1] and vary significantly based on policy changes
  • The framing implies current, ongoing deportations without specifying timeframe or administration, when the available data shows significant variation between different periods and policy approaches
  • The question lacks acknowledgment that deportation capacity depends on congressional funding and logistical resources, not just policy directives [3]

The question appears designed to elicit a specific numerical response that would support particular political narratives about immigration enforcement effectiveness, rather than seeking a nuanced understanding of immigration policy implementation.

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