ICE deports 2,000+ known or suspected terrorists since Trump took office

Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks reshaped the architecture of American security, the Department of Homeland Security has announced that ICE deported more than 2,000 individuals identified as known or suspected terrorists between January 2025 and September 2026. The milestone, released on the eve of the attacks' quarter-century anniversary, reflects how the wounds of that morning continue to animate immigration enforcement policy long after the rubble was cleared. Whether measured in arrests, deportations, or the ongoing debate over due process and intelligence standards, the na