Growth of Deportation From Reagan to Obama -- Up 1,971%

Growth of Deportation From Reagan to Obama -- Up 1,971%

The rhetoric of President-elect Donald Trump regarding deportation of undocumented immigrants is sparking concerns and political outrage by some, but the reality is that President Barack Obama deported illegal immigrants (especially those who committed crimes in the United States) at a record rate.

The increase from the Presidency of Ronald Reagan, who deported on average less than 30,000 per year, has risen to 400,000 for the eight years under Obama. More than 2 million were departed during Obama's administration.