Jan 26, 2025
In 2024, deportations were higher than pre-pandemic levels

How have deportations changed over the years?
🔹 Pre-COVID (Oct 2014 and Mar 2020): the US averaged 40,100 monthly repatriations
🔹 During the COVID-19 pandemic: Expulsions doubled the monthly average to 105,000
🔹 Post-pandemic (after May 2023): Repatriations remained 71% higher than pre-COVID levels
What are the different types of deportation?
The Department of Homeland Security defines deportation as the removal of a noncitizen from the US.
A broader term, “repatriation,” includes:
🔸 Removals: Ordered by an immigration judge, with reentry potentially leading to legal consequences.
🔸 Returns: Often voluntary and not based on a removal order.
🔸 Expulsions: Conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic without standard legal procedures, citing public health risks.