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Fact check: What was the difference between removals and returns in Obama-era immigration enforcement?
Checked on July 17, 2025
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How did the Obama administration define removals versus returns in immigration enforcement?
What were the annual removal and return numbers during the Obama presidency?
How did the Obama-era immigration enforcement priorities differ from the Trump administration's?
What role did ICE play in removals and returns during the Obama administration?
How did the Obama administration's immigration enforcement policies impact border apprehensions?