Trump Administration Revokes Status for 2.2 Million Immigrants

The Trump administration has revoked or terminated the immigration status of 2.2 million immigrants since January 2025. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, these actions include ending Temporary Protected Status, terminating humanitarian parole programs, and stopping automatic work permit extensions. Independent estimates show approximately 980,000 people were deported between January 20, 2025, and July 31, 2026, while between 310,000 and 1.5 million departed voluntarily.

Simultaneously, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) significantly reduced naturalization rates. Between April and June 2026, the agency approved roughly 55,000 citizenship requests, a sharp drop from 230,000 during the same period the previous year. This slowdown resulted in approximately 380,000 fewer potential voters before the midterm elections. USCIS attributes the decline to more rigorous screening, including social media monitoring for "anti-American activities" and stricter civics requirements.

Advocacy groups, including the National Partnership for New Americans, accuse the administration of deliberately extending wait times to disenfranchise eligible immigrants. In contrast, government officials maintain that these measures restore integrity to the system. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin stated that securing the border was only the beginning of the administration's commitment to enforcing immigration laws.