More than 1,200 Kenyans dismissed in the United States under Donald Trump's new immigration policies

  • US President Donald Trump has taken steps to reform the immigration system by emphasizing how immigrants are dealt with and deported
  • The Department of Immigration and Customs Implementation (ICE) said Kenya is among the East African countries with the highest number of unauthorized immigrants in the United States
  • ICE said non -civilians could seek out a refusal of asylum or protection under contract against torture

US – President Donald Trump He has passed a series of executive orders aimed at addressing unauthorized immigrants in the United States.

US President Donald Trump on the last event. He announced the dismissal of unidentified citizens in the United States. Photo: Donald Trump.
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Since coming to power on January 20, Trump has taken steps to change the immigration system, focusing primarily on how immigrants are dealt with and restored for more than 20 steps.

The main component of Trump's immigration policy is the removal of illegal immigrants, with the emphasis on exposing many people at the same time.

How many Africans live in the United States illegally?

As of November 24, 2024, there are 1,445,549 non -US citizens on the immigration and customs list (ICE) who are not held with the final removal orders.

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In particular, Kenya has 1,282 non -legal civilians in the United States as part of a broad group with the final orders to be removed.

Why can't Ice-us implement removal?

However, there are several reasons why ICE may fail to comply with these removal instructions.

Non -American citizens can seek protection against removal through the asylum, preventing being deprived, or defense under the treaty against torture. If they are given one of these gloves, the ICE cannot continue with the chase to chase them.

The US government emphasizes that every country has a responsibility to accept the restoration of its citizens who do not have documents to remain in the country.

Lack of cooperation from foreign governments often contributes to delaying or preventing the removal process.

The United States is requesting these governments to take steps to prove the citizenship of suspected citizens, including conducting interviews, issuing passports, and accepting the return of their citizens through planned flights.

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Currently, 15 countries have been listed as non -partnerships with the United States for repatriation, while 11 are considered to be in danger of disobedience.

How will Trump's measures to evict non -US citizens affect Kenyans?

During the same time, Kenyans in the United States have voiced concerns that reinstatement can affect the amount of money sent home.

In 2024, the Bank of Kenya reported the United States as a major source of funds sent by Kenyans living abroad, contributing more than half of the total amount received.

In addition, outsiders sent home to KSh 640 billion yesterday.

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