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Deportation Surge Targets Criminals | Salt Lake City News
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warns deportation numbers in 2026 are on track to shatter last year’s record—already surpassing 2025’s total in just six weeks. The push targets serious criminals, including those with active felony charges and recently released state prisoners still in the country illegally. With nearly 2.5 million undocumented migrants leaving since Trump took office and 70% of deportees having criminal records, the administration is intensifying enforcement, focusing on those who broke the law or violated visa terms—signaling a major shift toward stricter…
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