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DHS Claims 2.2M Self-Deportations, Defends $39B Campaign

3/4/2026

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The Department of Homeland Security defended its ad campaign, claiming it led to over 2.2 million self-deportations and saved taxpayers $39 billion.
The claim arose during a Senate hearing where Secretary Kristi Noem faced criticism from Senators Adam Schiff and Peter Welch over costs.
Noem stated that nearly 70% of illegal aliens arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have criminal records, countering Durbin's claim about DACA recipients.

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The Department of Homeland Security defended its ad campaign, claiming it led to over 2.2 million self-deportations and saved taxpayers $39 billion.
The claim arose during a Senate hearing where Secretary Kristi Noem faced criticism from Senators Adam Schiff and Peter Welch over costs.
Noem stated that nearly 70% of illegal aliens arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have criminal records, countering Durbin's claim about DACA recipients.