Mass Deportation Alert: 188 Ghanaians Identified by U.S. Immigration
Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that 188 Ghanaian nationals are on a U.S. deportation list amid renewed immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump’s administration. The Ministry is engaging U.S. authorities to ensure due process and safeguard the rights of those affected. The government is also urging Ghanaians in the U.S. to regularize their immigration status to avoid deportation.
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188 Ghanaians on U.S. Deportation List, Foreign Affairs Ministry Confirms
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has confirmed that 188 Ghanaian nationals are officially listed for deportation by United States immigration authorities. This comes amid a renewed immigration crackdown under the administration of President Donald Trump, who returned to office earlier this year.
The confirmation follows days of speculation after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reportedly issued new removal orders targeting individuals deemed to have violated visa or residency terms. The Ghanaian nationals on the list are said to be part of a broader sweep affecting immigrants from various African, Latin American, and Caribbean countries.
In a press briefing held in Accra, a spokesperson from the Foreign Affairs Ministry said government officials are in close communication with U.S. authorities to ensure that the rights and safety of the affected individuals are respected throughout the deportation process.
“Our priority is to ensure that these Ghanaians are treated with dignity and that all legal and diplomatic protocols are followed,” the spokesperson noted. “We are also verifying the identity and immigration status of those listed, to ensure that no Ghanaian is wrongfully removed.”
The renewed crackdown by President Trump’s administration marks a continuation of his earlier hardline stance on immigration. Since returning to office, the White House has signaled a stricter enforcement approach, particularly against undocumented migrants and those with expired visas.
The Ghanaian government has urged citizens residing in the U.S. to regularize their stay, if eligible, or seek proper legal counsel to avoid falling foul of immigration laws. It has also hinted at plans to provide support for returnees, including reintegration assistance for those forced to return home.
News of the deportation list has triggered concern among families and human rights groups in Ghana, who are calling on the government to take a firmer diplomatic stance and push for case-by-case reviews before removals are executed.
As the situation evolves, the Ministry says it will continue to engage the U.S. government through Ghana’s Embassy in Washington, D.C., while monitoring developments closely.
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