Trump administration deported over 25,000 people to third countries since Jan 2025

Since January 2025, the United States government has deported more than 25,000 individuals to “third countries” – nations that are not the migrants’ countries of origin. The figure, compiled by a collaborative investigation involving Forbidden Stories, FRANCE 24, and a network of 26 international media outlets, relies on data supplied by non‑governmental organizations and open‑source research to document and map each removal.

The investigation reveals a coordinated deportation effort that has been carried out largely without public scrutiny, sending people to destinations that often lack formal asylum procedures or bilateral agreements with the United States. By aggregating the information, the reporters aim to provide a comprehensive view of the scale and geographic distribution of the operation, underscoring the need for further oversight of the policy’s implementation.