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Voluntary Departures vs Formal Removals

The topic is about the difference between voluntary departures and formal removals, and how they are counted and reported by the Department of Homeland Security.

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Jan 24, 2026
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How do voluntary departures compare to removals (formal deportations) in DHS/ICE statistics for 2025?

statistics in 2025 distinguish “removals” (formal orders of removal) from a broader category of “returns” that includes and voluntary returns; DHS has publicly claimed both large numbers of formal rem...