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Immigration Enforcement Strategies

The strategies used by different administrations to enforce immigration laws, including formal removals and voluntary returns.

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Jan 28, 2026
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percentage of deportations under Obama that were without due process

, civil‑society reporting and advocacy groups conclude a large share of removals were carried out through expedited administrative processes that deprived people of individualized hearings before an —...

Jan 10, 2026

Were most Obama-era deportations formal removals or voluntary returns?

The evidence shows that during the Obama presidency the majority of people counted as “deported” were removed through formal removal authorities rather than simple voluntary returns; DHS and nonpartis...