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DHS Removal Statistics

The Department of Homeland Security's reporting of removal statistics, including the aggregation of different administrative actions and the distinction between formal removals and voluntary departures.

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Jan 28, 2026

What specific activities does DHS include when it reports 'removed' or 'self‑deported' figures?

’s public tallies of people “removed or self‑deported” combine several distinct administrative actions: formal removals (orders executed by DHS), and enforcement returns, and voluntary or “self‑deport...