How is President Trump's immigration crackdown affecting U.S.-India relations, and what are the current numbers of unauthorized Indian migrants in the United States?

The immigration crackdown under President Trump significantly impacts U.S.-India diplomatic relations, with over 725,000 unauthorized Indian migrants currently living in the United States as of 2022 data from the Pew Center. However, this number has likely increased substantially, as more than 100,000 Indians have been detained at U.S. borders since 2022, with many subsequently released by border patrol. Recent deportation flights from the U.S. to northern India demonstrate the enforcement actions taking place. India now joins countries like Mexico and Colombia in facing immigration-related pressure from the United States. Prime Minister Modi's administration is working to prevent India from receiving the same punitive treatment as Colombia, which faced threatened sanctions over migrant flow control. The challenge for Indian leadership is ensuring that immigration issues don't derail other crucial bilateral matters between the two nations, including trade relationships and broader geopolitical cooperation.