The Trump administration continues its aggressive stance on deporting undocumented immigrants, including sending a military plane to India carrying deported migrants. This move is part of a broader effort to target illegal migrants in the US, particularly focusing on individuals from India.

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A US military plane carrying deported migrants is headed to India as part of Trump’s anti-immigrant measures.
New Delhi has agreed to accept undocumented migrants if they are confirmed to be Indian nationals.
The deportation effort involves both commercial flights and military aircraft, with military flights gaining more attention due to international protests.
At least 20,407 undocumented Indians may be on the Trump administration’s radar.
Approximately 200 undocumented Indians are on the military plane to India.
Trump’s deportation efforts also include ramping up detention facilities, including one at Guantanamo Bay for 30,000 migrants.
The cost of deportation via military aircraft is substantial, with one flight to Guatemala costing over $4,600 per migrant.
Trump’s administration is employing federal agencies like the FBI and DEA to help identify and arrest undocumented migrants.
Countries like Colombia have faced economic pressure, such as tariffs, to comply with deportation efforts.
Trump’s immigration policies remain a central issue ahead of the 2024 US elections.