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DHS Removals and Returns Statistics

The distinction between removals and returns in official statistics, and how different component reports and definitions can lead to different totals.

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Jan 17, 2026
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How do removals and returns get counted differently in DHS statistics and independent analyses?

DHS distinguishes “removals” (formal orders carrying administrative penalties) from “returns” (departures not pursuant to removal orders) and also counts expulsions under some authorities like Title 4...