US, for 1st time in 50 years, experienced negative net migration in 2025: Report
ABC News • • nation
Key Points:
- The U.S. experienced negative net migration in 2025 for the first time in at least 50 years, primarily due to a significant drop in entries and increased enforcement under the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, according to a Brookings Institution report.
- The report estimates net migration flows between -295,000 and -10,000 for 2025, with continued negative net migration likely in 2026, driven by reduced humanitarian programs and fewer temporary visas.
- Brookings estimates removals at 310,000 to 315,000 in 2025, significantly lower than the Department of Homeland Security's claim of over 600,000 removals, with most removals initiated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection rather
