As for those who cry due diligence - let me inquire
During President Barack Obama’s administration (2009–2017),
over 3 million people were formally deported from the United States. If you include voluntary returns—cases where individuals left the country without formal removal proceedings—the total number of departures exceeds
5 million.
Here’s a breakdown:
- Formal removals: About 3.1 million individuals were officially expelled through legal orders
- Returns: Additional 2+ million left voluntarily or withdrew their applications at the border
Interestingly, about 74% of these formal removals were “summary removals”, meaning they were carried out without a hearing before an immigration judge—through expedited processes like reinstatement of prior removal orders.