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June 10, 2026
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Kenyans in U.S. Face Deportation Risk Under New Immigration Enforcement Directive

Kenyans in U.S. Face Deportation Risk Under New Immigration Enforcement Directive

The Trump administration has continued its crackdown on non-citizens living in the country, with Kenyans emerging among those affected by the latest directive...

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Kenyans residing in the United States now face increased deportation risks due to a new federal directive mandating stricter enforcement against non-citizens accused of illegal voting and immigration violations.

  • The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued the directive, instructing immigration enforcement agencies to intensify removal proceedings.
  • A recent increase saw the number of Kenyans flagged for detention and deportation rise from 15 to 45, listed in a "Worst of the Worst" database.
  • The directive emphasizes that a criminal conviction is not required to trigger deportation for illegal voting or falsely claiming U.S. citizenship, impacting electoral integrity.

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