Overview
- DHS reported 1.6 million voluntary self-departures and more than 400,000 formal deportations since Jan. 20.
- Noem highlighted Florida's statewide rollout of 287(g) agreements, praising local partnerships in places like Manatee County.
- Independent TRAC data show most people in ICE detention lack criminal convictions, a finding that challenges DHS's framing.
- ICE recruitment has drawn over 175,000 applicants after advertising 10,000 new positions, according to Noem.
- Noem cited recent Florida cases to argue a focus on serious offenders and said operations are ongoing in cities including Portland and Chicago.