WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that more than two million undocumented individuals have left the United States since President Donald Trump returned to office, according to a statement attributed to Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. The figure includes approximately 1.6 million voluntary departures and over 400,000 formal removals.
The announcement comes amid a broader crackdown on immigration enforcement. DHS reports that the country is on pace to deport about 600,000 individuals this year — a figure that would surpass prior records.
In a statement, McLaughlin said:
“Illegal aliens are hearing our message to leave now or face the consequence.” Executive Gov
DHS emphasized that these departures reflect the impact of ramped-up enforcement actions and cooperation across federal, state and local agencies. The department also cited dramatic reductions in foreign-migration transit routes and self-departures as key indicators of the strategy’s effectiveness.
It was also noted that enforcement has continued despite legal challenges from activist judges and objections from some Democratic legislators who have sought to limit or delay removals. Proponents of the enforcement strategy say the numbers demonstrate progress in re-establishing control over illegal entries and residency.
