At least 12 Botswana citizens are among those facing deportation from the United States as part of a sweeping directive by the country’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), following policies implemented under former President Donald Trump.

According to the ICE, As of November 24, 2024, Batswana are among  1,445,549 non citizens on its non-detained  docket with final orders of removal. 

The agency said it is unable to provide a list of case-specific reasons why the agency is unable to  remove certain non-citizens on the non-detained docket with final orders. There are  several reasons why ICE is unable to effectuate removals. 

The agency said under Title 8 of the U.S. Code,  ICE may remove non-citizens from the United States who are subject to final orders of  removal issued by an immigration judge or other lawful orders, including those processed  under expedited removal who either have not claimed a fear of return or received a  negative credible fear determination affirmed by an immigration judge. 

“However, this  does not guarantee every person seeking to remain in the United States will be able to do  so. There are several reasons ICE may not be able to effectuate the removal of a  non citizen with a final order of removal,” said ICE.