The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that since President Donald Trump took office, two million illegal immigrants have left the United States. This total comprises 1.6 million who self-deported and over 400,000 who were deported.
1. Deportation Statistics: According to a DHS release, the pace of deportations is set to reach 600,000 in Trump's first year back in office. Assistant Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin emphasized the effectiveness of the current policies, stating that aggressive enforcement is enhancing safety in American communities.
2. Reduction of Migration: A reported decline of 97% in illegal immigrants from Central America was noted, with many saying Trump's policies deterred them from trying to enter the U. S. illegally.
3. Recent Incidents: The announcement also highlighted recent challenges faced by law enforcement, including an incident where two illegal immigrants assaulted a Border Patrol agent during their detention. The federal response included firm warnings from U. S. Attorney Nicholas Ganjei regarding violence against law enforcement officials.
4. Political Resistance: DHS has been facing pushback from states like California, Illinois, and New York regarding the detention of criminal illegal immigrants. Illinois specifically rejected cooperation with ICE requests to inform them about criminal illegal aliens released from prison, which DHS claims endangers public safety.
5. ICE Detainers: McLaughlin argued for the necessity of ICE detainers, emphasizing that they are essential for notifying ICE about the release of criminal illegal aliens from jails, allowing them to take action before these individuals re-enter communities.
6. Sanctuary Policies: The DHS criticized the “dangerous sanctuary policies” of certain states, linking them to the release of criminal illegal immigrants into local populations and emphasizing the need for collaboration with local authorities.
The DHS reported significant progress in reducing the number of illegal immigrants in the country under the Trump administration, while also emphasizing the ongoing challenges posed by certain states' refusal to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. The division between federal and state policies remains a focal point in discussions about illegal immigration and public safety.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/09/dhs-celebrates-2-million-illegals-leaving-country-since/
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