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POLITICSMay 26 · 12:26 UTCGUARDIAN USNicola Slawson

First Thing: Huge climate cost of emissions from US immigration enforcement flights

Donald Trump's mass deportation campaign has led to an 80% increase in immigration flights, resulting in a significant rise in carbon dioxide emissions. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) emitted 335,876 tonnes of CO2 in 2025, up 88% from the previous year, exacerbating the climate crisis.

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