Despite efforts by the Trump administration to crack down on illegal immigration through arrests and deportations, some individuals detained by immigration authorities have reportedly been released back into the United States.

According to a report from NBC News, while the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have highlighted daily arrest numbers since President Donald Trump took office, some immigrants are being released under a monitoring program rather than immediately deported.

The report states that these individuals are enrolled in the Alternatives to Detention (ATD) program, which tracks them using ankle monitors, wristbands, or regular check-ins via phone. This program allows authorities to monitor their whereabouts while their immigration cases proceed.

ICE officials acknowledged that legal restrictions sometimes prevent indefinite detention. "Our federal law enforcement officers work diligently to keep communities safe," an ICE spokesperson told NBC News. "In some cases, ICE is required to release certain arrested aliens from custody."

Since taking office, the Trump administration has reported more than 7,500 immigrant arrests, with many high-profile deportations making headlines. The administration has also pressured foreign governments to accept deported individuals.

Last month, tensions arose with Colombia over the return of deported Colombian nationals, but the issue was quickly resolved after discussions between the two governments. Colombian President Gustavo Petro later urged his citizens residing illegally in the U.S. to return home.

Similarly, the Trump administration recently secured an agreement with Venezuela to repatriate Venezuelan nationals. After sending an envoy to meet with the Venezuelan leadership, Trump announced that the country had agreed to accept deported citizens and assist in their removal from the U.S.

The situation highlights the complexities of immigration enforcement, as legal and diplomatic challenges sometimes delay or prevent deportations despite the administration’s tough stance on illegal immigration.