U.S. immigration enforcement focuses on irregular migration and human smuggling.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), completed its third large-scale removal flight of Chinese nationals to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) within six months. Homeland Security has increased enforcement of immigration laws, seeking to deter unlawful entry, and collaborating internationally to combat human smuggling networks. The department has stressed that individuals without lawful status will face removal while encouraging the use of safe and legal pathways for migration.
Since the president temporarily restricted the entry of certain noncitizens at the southern border this past summer, Homeland Security has reported a 55 percent reduction in Border Patrol encounters. Between June and October, the department also conducted over 640 repatriation flights to more than 155 countries, removing more individuals in fiscal year 2024 than in any year since 2010. This includes nations including China, India, and Colombia.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For DHS Secretary Mayorkas and CBP Acting Commissioner Miller as they work to ensure legal migration.
- For incoming administration officials as they prepare to implement updates to illegal immigration policies and actions.
Sources: Department of Homeland Security
