Migrants depart New York amid Trump's election promises on deportations

The number of migrants in New York City has seen a noticeable decline, attributed to promises by US President-elect Donald Trump regarding mass deportations.

The city has experienced a steady decrease in its migrant population over the past five months, Caliber.Az reports citing foreign media.

As of November 17, approximately 57,000 individuals were residing in shelters and other migrant reception centers, marking a 17 per cent drop from January, when the number was around 69,000. Furthermore, crossings at the US-Mexico border have reached record lows, contributing to the overall decline in the migrant population in New York. Experts suggest that this downward trend is likely to continue.

Trump, during his election campaign, repeatedly promised that, upon taking office, he would launch a historic mass deportation operation targeting illegal immigrants. Immigration has emerged as a pivotal issue in the ongoing US election battle, with Republicans placing significant blame on Democrats for exacerbating the migration crisis.

Trump is expected to take swift action upon his inauguration, with plans to sign at least five executive orders on his first day to address the immigration issue.

By Vafa Guliyeva