DHS touts millions of illegal immigrant departures as border crossings drop 94% under Trump
The Department of Homeland Security reports that over 3 million illegal immigrants have left the U.S. during President Trump's first year back in office. This includes approximately 2.2 million who self-deported, as part of the administration's immigration crackdown. The figures indicate a significant decrease in illegal border crossings, with apprehensions dropping by 94% compared to the previous administration.
- ▪DHS reported that more than 3 million illegal immigrants have left the U.S. under the Trump administration.
- ▪Approximately 2.2 million of these departures were classified as self-deportations.
- ▪Border Patrol recorded a 94% drop in apprehensions at the southwestern border compared to the previous administration.
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| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 18:08:58 -0400 |
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Homeland Security DHS touts millions of illegal immigrant departures as border crossings drop 94% under Trump An estimated 2.2 million left voluntarily through self-deportation, according to DHS figures By Brittany Miller Fox News Published May 21, 2026 6:08pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video DHS Secretary Mullin: Democrats are more interested in protecting the criminals than protecting the constituents DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin discusses stopping illegal immigration under the Trump administration on 'Hannity.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump’s first year back in office has seen more than 3 million illegal immigrants leave the United States, including an estimated 2.2 million…
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