A global coalition of journalists has produced a comprehensive investigation titled “The Deportation Project,” which uncovers the Trump administration’s hidden arrangements for expelling people on a worldwide scale. The inquiry delves into the secret deals that facilitate these removals, shedding light on the operational mechanisms behind the administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement.
The project is the result of an extensive, months-long collaborative effort involving 72 reporters hailing from 26 different media organizations across the globe. By pooling resources and expertise, these journalists have managed to piece together the details of a complex network of international agreements designed to support mass deportations.
Published on September 20, 2026, this investigative report marks a significant moment in coverage of US immigration policy. The findings highlight the role of agencies such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and examine how the administration has structured its deportation strategy beyond domestic borders. The collaboration demonstrates the scale of international journalism required to trace these covert diplomatic and operational arrangements.
Finally, some accountability for ICE’s overseas operations. This report is a must-read for anyone following policy.
Skeptical about calling them just ‘deportations’ when the article hints at such a vast, coordinated global operation.
Does this investigation include details on how these deals interact with existing international human rights treaties?
I am genuinely shocked by the scale of these secret agreements. How did this remain hidden for so long?
Seventy-two journalists across twenty-six countries? That is an unprecedented level of collaboration for immigration reporting.