“During his presidency, Barack Obama deported over 3 million individuals, making him the president with the highest number of deportations in U.S. history. This included many who did not have the opportunity to plead their case in court. Yahoo elpasomatters.org

Deportation Statistics Under Obama

Total Deportations

Barack Obama’s administration deported approximately 3 million noncitizens from the U.S. during his two terms in office.

This figure is the highest for any U.S. president in history.

Comparison with Other Presidents

President Deportations (approx.)
Barack Obama 3 million
George W. Bush 870,000
Bill Clinton 2 million
Donald Trump 1.2 million (first term)
Focus of Deportations

The Obama administration prioritized deporting individuals who had committed crimes, rather than families or individuals without criminal records.

In 2015, about 81% of deportations were of individuals classified as priority removals, which included serious offenders.

Context of Deportations

The deportation numbers reflect a broader trend in U.S. immigration policy, which has shifted focus over the years.

The Obama administration’s approach aimed to balance enforcement with humanitarian considerations, particularly for families and children.

These statistics highlight the significant impact of Obama’s immigration policies on deportation rates in the U.S.

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