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68 St. Kitts and Nevis Nationals Listed on Trump’s Deportation List with Final Removal Orders

By Times Caribbean

As of November 24, 2024, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reports that 68 nationals of St. Kitts and Nevis are among the 1,445,549 individuals on ICE’s non-detained docket with final orders of removal. These individuals are awaiting deportation but remain in the U.S. due to various legal and logistical challenges.

This data, revealed in ICE’s November 2024 report, highlights the complexities of enforcing immigration policies, particularly for individuals classified as “non-detained” with removal orders finalized by an immigration judge. Among the 68 nationals from St. Kitts and Nevis, deportation obstacles may include legal protections under international agreements such as the Convention Against Torture, administrative delays, and other extenuating circumstances.

The list forms part of the broader immigration strategy under the administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump, whose policies emphasized stricter deportation enforcement. These measures have carried over into subsequent administrations, leaving a backlog of unresolved cases involving non-detained individuals.

St. Kitts and Nevis nationals on the deportation list join others from the Caribbean, including 202 from St. Lucia, 127 from St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and over 1,100 from Jamaica. Across the region, governments are closely monitoring developments, as deportations can have significant economic and social implications for small island states.

The challenges ICE faces in deporting individuals include difficulties in securing travel documents, compliance with international legal standards, and humanitarian considerations. This situation underscores the complexities of balancing immigration enforcement with human rights obligations and operational constraints.

As the debate over U.S. immigration policies continues, the inclusion of nationals from St. Kitts and Nevis on the deportation list raises questions about the broader impact on families, communities, and bilateral relations between the U.S. and Caribbean nations.

The non-detained docket consists of individuals who are not in detention facilities but are under final removal orders. These individuals are required to report periodically to immigration authorities while awaiting the resolution of their cases or their deportation.

With the growing number of Caribbean nationals facing deportation, regional governments may need to engage in dialogue with U.S. officials to address the implications of these removals. Advocacy groups have also called for humane approaches to resolving immigration issues, emphasizing the need for fair treatment and respect for human rights.

For now, the fate of the 68 St. Kitts and Nevis nationals remains uncertain, as they navigate the complex U.S. immigration system.

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