The United States has deported 131 illegal immigrants to Uzbekistan as part of an agreement between the two countries, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said on April 30.
Uzbekistan fully funded the deportation of people from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan who are in the United States illegally.
“We commend Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev for his leadership in sending a flight to return 131 illegal aliens back to their home country,” DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement. “We look forward to continuing to work together with Uzbekistan on efforts to enhance our mutual security and uphold the rule of law.”
The partnership with Uzbekistan marked the latest agreement with foreign countries negotiated by the Trump administration. The operation is part of a broader federal crackdown on illegal immigration under President Donald Trump….
Uzbekistan Agrees to Pay for US Deportation of 131 Illegal Immigrants
