Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted at least 245 removal flights in April 2026, marking a monthly record since tracking began in 2020. One flight bound for Poland and Moldova made stops in Armenia, Georgia, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan over 51 hours, with passengers physically restrained throughout the entire journey including during layovers and fuel stops. The surge in deportations was driven largely by increased flights to Mexico and an expansion of third-country removals, where immigrants are deported to nations where they have no citizenship or family connections. Human Rights First reported that these operations lack transparency and due process protections.