Over 3,000 Sri Lankans face US deportation orders

Among these, 3,065 are Sri Lankan nationals, who now find themselves at the center of heightened immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. This action is part of a broader crackdown that has already resulted in nearly 3,500 arrests of unauthorized immigrants across the country.

The report highlights that Mexico, by far, leads the list of nations with individuals facing deportation, with 252,044 Mexicans holding final removal orders. Other countries with significant numbers include El Salvador (203,822), Honduras (261,651), and Nicaragua (45,995).

While deportations remain a key focus for ICE, the agency's document also acknowledges the challenges involved in some cases. Many individuals facing deportation seek asylum, pursue withholding of removal, or claim protection under the Convention Against Torture—legal avenues that can complicate the enforcement of removal orders.

ICE has designated 15 countries as uncooperative in accepting deported nationals, while 11 others are at risk of non-compliance. Sri Lanka is not on either list.

This crackdown reflects the administration's continued push for aggressive immigration enforcement as it seeks to address the growing number of unauthorized immigrants in the United States. The situation underscores the escalating pressures on both immigrant communities and U.S. immigration agencies as they navigate complex legal and humanitarian considerations.