When we think of deportations, we generally think of persons in the U.S. who have entered and have lived here, in some cases for years. These cases tend to run through immigration court.

This is not a profile of actual deportations but of people in immigration court for the goal of deportation.  They do not include immediate expulsions at or near the border, but rather cases which work their way into the court system.

About 9.2 million cases are before immigration courts brought by the government to deport an individual. Some 3 million of these cases started in FY 2023 and FY 2024, meaning that most go back years.

Entry without inspection (i.e. jumped the border). 59% These cases apparently include cases for which there is no other cause, and for which “without inspection” can be easily ascertained.  These cases also presumably include persons whose ayslum application has been denied and they sought an appeal in the immigration court.

Other immigration charge 34%. It is unclear what these cases are about. They likely include visa overstays and working without authorization.   Thus, 93% of cases in immigration court for deportation do not include criminal or national security issues.

Aggravated felony 2%

Other criminal charge 4%

Terrorism 0% out of 9.2 million total cases, 132 related to terrorism.

National security charge 0%