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The Department of Homeland Security of the United States (DHS) stated this Wednesday that, since January 20, 2025, its immigration enforcement operations have resulted in more than 605,000 deportations and 1.9 million “self-deportations.”
These figures are presented by the Trump administration as part of a “historic breakthrough” that is said to have led more than 2.5 million “illegal foreigners” to leave the country.
The DHS assured that its strategy has prioritized the deportation of "the most dangerous illegal immigrants" as part of the Trump Administration's efforts to "restore law and order."
He stated that the decline in the population of irregular immigrants is already being felt "across the country," from reduced pressure on public services to a "resurgence" of local labor markets.
"The rapid decline in the population of illegal immigrants is already being felt across the country, from the reduction in pressure on public services to the resurgence of local labor markets," the statement noted.
The deputy secretary Tricia McLaughlin attributed the results to the immigration policy of President Donald Trump and Secretary Kristi Noem.
In this regard, he stated that “illegal foreigners are hearing our message to leave now,” warning that if they do not, “we will find them, arrest them, and they will never return.”
The DHS also noted that, since January 20, it has apprehended more than 595,000 irregular immigrants .
In the same text, the DHS indicated that "self-deportations" would have occurred "thanks to the comprehensive efforts" of its law enforcement agencies and urged those who are in the country unlawfully to use the CBP Home app, which—according to the statement—would offer a "free flight home for Christmas" and $1,000.
On December 2, the Government released similar figures presented as part of a “historic deportation effort.”
The Trump administration achieved a historic record in the reduction of illegal border crossings, with figures not seen in over five decades.
The Border Patrol reported only 238,000 arrests throughout the fiscal year, a significant decrease that the government attributes to its "zero tolerance" approach and the strengthening of controls at entry points.
This outcome has been directly linked to the deployment of forces and technology under Operation River Wall, a strategy driven by the Department of Homeland Security that combines aerial surveillance, sensors, drones, physical barriers, and military personnel along the Rio Grande.
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