Republican lawmakers request detailed deportation statistics from DHS
Rep. Chip Roy and four other Republican representatives sent a letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin requesting specific data on deportations and arrests under the Trump administration. The lawmakers are seeking breakdowns by location, jurisdiction type, and state, as well as estimates of the undocumented population currently in the U.S. The request comes as the administration claims over 900,000 deportations since taking office, though detailed metrics remain unclear.
A group of five Republican representatives led by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) has formally requested comprehensive deportation and arrest statistics from the Department of Homeland Security. The letter, reviewed by Breitbart News, asks DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin for specific totals on illegal aliens arrested and deported since January 20, 2025, including breakdowns comparing southern border arrests to interior arrests, sanctuary versus non-sanctuary jurisdictions, and state-by-state figures. The lawmakers also requested an updated estimate of the undocumented population currently residing in the U.S., noting that the last official estimate from the agency was nearly 20 years ago. Acting ICE Director David Venturella recently stated that over 900,000 deportations have occurred since Trump took office, but this figure lacks the granular detail lawmakers say is necessary for evaluating policy effectiveness. Roy stated that detailed reporting would help policymakers assess progress and support the administration's stated goal of conducting the largest deportation operation in U.S. history.
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The article does not include any response or statement from DHS or Secretary Mullin regarding the request, nor does it provide independent verification of the 900,000 deportation figure cited by Acting ICE Director Venturella.
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