At least 15 New Zealanders detained amid US immigration crackdown

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25 Sep, 2025 11:52 PMQuick Read

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US President Donald Trump has pledged to carry out the largest deportation effort in US history, ultimately deporting all foreign nationals living in the country without permission. Photo / Getty Images

There are at least 15 New Zealanders currently imprisoned in the United States, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says, three of them in immigration detention.

A Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFAT) spokesperson said they could not provide further information for privacy reasons.

The Trump administration has been implementing a nationwide crackdown on migrants since taking office in January.