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DHS Repatriation Categories

The Department of Homeland Security's categorization of repatriations, including removals, returns, and expulsions, and the implications for enforcement and accountability.

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Jan 28, 2026
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How does DHS define and report 'removals' versus 'returns,' and how has that definition changed across administrations?

separates “” into three labeled outcomes—removals, returns, and expulsions—and treats removals as formal orders that carry administrative or criminal consequences while returns are departures not base...

Feb 4, 2026

How do DHS statistics define and separate 'removals', 'returns', and 'expulsions'?

counts three distinct categories under its umbrella term “”: removals, returns, and expulsions — each with different legal bases, consequences, and counting rules . Removals are formal, Title 8 action...