19 Namibians Among Over a Million Set for U.S. Deportation. The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has identified 19 Namibians among more than a million non-citizens facing deportation. These individuals are listed on the agency’s non-detained docket, which includes migrants with final removal orders.
The list, released in an official ICE statement, highlights the scope of deportation efforts as the U.S. government intensifies immigration enforcement. Several Southern African countries are also affected, including Botswana with 12 individuals, South Africa with 379, Zimbabwe with 545, and Angola with 662. Other African nations listed include Zambia (174), Malawi (56), and Mozambique (14). Nigeria has one of the highest figures among African countries, with 3,690 of its citizens facing removal.
Beyond Africa, Latin American countries account for some of the largest numbers of individuals set for deportation. Honduras has 261,651 individuals on the list, while Guatemala and Mexico each have more than 250,000 migrants awaiting removal.
ICE has not disclosed specific reasons why some individuals remain in the U.S. despite final orders. However, deportation processes can be delayed due to legal appeals, lack of travel documentation, or the refusal of home countries to accept returnees.
This large-scale deportation aligns with policy promises made by U.S. political leaders, including former president Donald Trump, who has previously advocated for increased immigration enforcement and expedited removals. The use of military resources to support deportation efforts has also been suggested as part of broader strategies to manage illegal immigration.
With immigration policies continuing to evolve, deportation trends are likely to remain a contentious issue in U.S. politics. Meanwhile, organizations advocating for immigrant rights are closely monitoring the situation, particularly for cases where individuals may be eligible for legal relief or humanitarian protection.