US Deported at Least 104 Afghans to Afghanistan Since October 2022, Data Shows
Federal data analyzed by the Deportation Data Project shows that the United States has deported at least 104 Afghan nationals directly to Afghanistan since October 2022. This figure is part of a total of 1,156 Afghan deportees from the US between October 2022 and March 2026, with most sent to third countries.
Among the 104 Afghans returned directly to Afghanistan, 87 had no criminal record, 14 had convictions and 3 had unresolved cases. Overall, 97% of the 1,156 Afghan deportees were classified as immigration violators with no convictions or pending charges.
The annual breakdown of Afghan deportations from the US includes 240 in 2023, 478 in 2024 and 402 in 2025. Over 80% of Afghan deportees were sent to third countries, particularly Canada.
The deportations, often without full due process, have raised concerns about safety under Taliban rule and humanitarian risks for those returned to Afghanistan.
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