Some 1.6 million illegal aliens have final deportation orders, the agency’s acting director has said
There are 1.6 million illegal immigrants with final deportation orders in the US, about half of whom have criminal convictions, acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons has said.
Lyons announced the figures during a hearing before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Thursday, amid intense criticism by the Democrats and left-wing activists of the crackdown on illegal immigration by the administration of President Donald Trump.
Of those with final deportation orders, approximately 800,000 have criminal convictions, according to the ICE chief.
The final deportation order marks the point when the US authorities are legally allowed to expel a foreigner has who violated immigration laws. However, individuals can still appeal the deportation or request a delay.
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