# US Deports 20 to Liberia, First of 1,200 Under Trump Deal

The United States has deported 20 Liberian nationals, the first group under an agreement from the Trump administration that could see up to 1,200 migrants sent to the country. The flight marks the resumption of deportations to Liberia after a pause. This action reflects the administration's broader push to enforce immigration removals.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/20/liberia-deportation-agreement) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:42:39 GMT
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/20/first-group-of-us-deportees-out-of-an-expected-1200-arrive-in-liberia?traffic_source=rss) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:22:58 +0000