The Department of Homeland Security announced that 2 million illegal immigrants have been removed from the country or have self-deported. The number encapsulates data from the first 250 days of President Trump’s second term. According to the information, an estimated 1.6 million migrants have voluntarily chosen to leave the United States, while 400,000 have been removed by immigration authorities.
“The numbers don’t lie: 2 million illegal aliens have been removed or self-deported in just 250 days— proving that President Trump’s policies and Secretary Noem’s leadership are working and making American communities safe,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “Ramped-up immigration enforcement targeting the worst of the worst is removing more and more criminal illegal aliens off our streets every day and is sending a clear message to anyone else in this country illegally: Self-deport or we will arrest and deport you.”
DHS launched an app for migrants to self-deport earlier this year. Acting Commissioner of U.S Customs and Border Protection Pete Flores said at in March that the app “strengthens our mission to secure the U.S. border by ensuring lawful entry for travelers and supporting effective enforcement.”
“The app provides illegal aliens in the United States with a straightforward way to declare their intent to voluntarily depart, offering them the chance to leave before facing harsher consequences,” he said. “This reinforces our commitment to enforcing U.S. laws and safeguarding national security.”
The app features an “Intent to Depart” function that allows those illegally present in the United States to inform the government of their intention to leave the country.
