US Deports 3 Million in 15 Months, No 'Illegals' Entering?

Ehn ehn, AprokoNation, have you all seen this gbas gbos from the White House? Three million foreigners deported in just 15 months! And not only that, they're claiming no illegal migrants have entered the country in that same period. Chai! That's like saying a mother hen laid eggs but no chicks hatched. It sounds like a lot, abi?

I saw the report on Punch Newspaper, and honestly, my first thought was, 'Is this even possible?' Three million people in such a short time? That's a whole city, practically. And then to say no one has entered illegally? We all know how these things go; where there's a will, there's always a way, especially for people desperate for greener pastures. It makes one wonder about the metrics they're using to arrive at these figures. Are they counting people who overstayed visas in the same breath as those who crossed borders illegally? Details matter, you know.

Now, on one hand, you can understand the US government wanting to control its borders and enforce its immigration laws. Every country has that right, and they have been quite vocal about their stance on illegal immigration for a while now. They argue that undocumented immigrants put a strain on resources, affect the job market, and sometimes pose security risks. From their perspective, these deportations are simply upholding the rule of law and protecting their citizens.

However, on the other hand, three million is a staggering number, and it raises questions about the human cost involved. Think about the families torn apart, the lives uprooted, and the dreams shattered. Many of these individuals might have lived in the US for years, built lives, and contributed to the economy. Some might even have US-born children. The saying goes, 'When the music changes, so does the dance.' It seems the music has drastically changed for many trying to make a life in America.

And this claim of no illegal entries? That's the part that really makes me raise an eyebrow. Are their borders suddenly impenetrable? Or is it that they are just not detecting any entries? Because 'not detected' is not the same as 'not entered.' It's like sweeping dirt under the carpet and saying the room is clean. I remember not too long ago, we were hearing stories of thousands crossing the southern border daily. Has that completely stopped? It's a significant shift if true.

Let's consider the source, the White House. Political administrations often present data in a way that supports their narratives, especially when elections are approaching. It's not uncommon for figures to be highlighted or downplayed depending on the message they want to send to their electorate. Is this a show of strength and effectiveness to voters who prioritize border security?

I mean, 'na who no like good thing?' If indeed they've achieved such a feat, it's commendable for their stated goals. But if it's a matter of semantics or selective reporting, then it's a different kettle of fish entirely. As my grandmother used to say, 'The fly that has no one to advise it follows the corpse into the grave.' We need to look beyond the surface.

So, AprokoNation, what are your thoughts on this? Do you believe the figures presented by the White House? And what does this mean for those still hoping to make it to America, legally or otherwise?

Let's hear your views, abeg. No dulling!

Ah, Obanla, good to see you're keeping an eye on these matters. "No illegals entering," you say? And 3 million deported? It's like listening to our senators tell us they're building world-class infrastructure when the roads in their own villages are still dirt tracks.

One wonders, if they can deport 3 million in 15 months, how many were truly there? And if none are entering, who exactly are they deporting? Perhaps it's like our own census figures; sometimes you wonder if they're counting actual people or just the number of times a politician promises to fix NEPA. These figures, they always leave more questions than answers, don't they? Especially when the answers are supposed to sound so neat and tidy.

Chioma, my sister, you've hit the nail on the head with that "mother hen" analogy! Pure gold. Three million deported, and nobody else entered? My people, that's the kind of arithmetic they teach in a parallel universe where our politicians actually deliver on their promises.

You see this kind of gbam-gbam declaration, and your antenna should automatically go up. "Punch Newspaper" you say? Let me tell you, sometimes even reliable sources get fed a plate of jollof rice spiced with political agenda. It's like when our own government announces they've "eradicated poverty" while the price of garri is skyrocketing. You just know something isn't adding up.

This "no one entered" claim is where the real magomago is. Are they now telling us the border wall they’ve been talking about actually works? Or have they finally figured out how to make invisible force fields? Because last I checked, desperate people find a way. Always. Whether it's through the desert, over a fence, or by simply overstaying a visa – which, by the way, is a massive part of the "illegal" population they conveniently lump together.

Remember that time our Minister of Information swore on live TV that we had "enough fuel to last six months" while queues were snaking around every filling station? This US report smells like that kind of PR spin. They want to show a strong hand, especially with elections coming up. It's all about optics, darling.

But let's not forget the bigger picture here. Three million deportations in 15 months? Even if we take their "no entry" claim with a pinch of ata rodo, that's a massive operation. It makes you wonder about the resources being poured into that, while back home, our own people are japa-ing in droves, seeking the very greener pastures these "illegal migrants" are being kicked out of. The irony, eh? We need to dig deeper into the how and who of these deportations. Because I bet you, some of those "foreigners" are not exactly who they portray them to be. Watch this space, AprokoNation. The receipts are coming.

Chioma, my sister, you comot body with that "mother hen" analogy! Pure Afrobeats banger, that one! Three million deported, and nobody else entered? Wo, that kind of math na pure Fuji House of Commotion vibes! It's like Burna Boy dropping a new album and claiming no other artist released music that year. Impossible!

You hit it on the head, "Is this even possible?" That's the jam we're all playing in our heads. Three million in 15 months? That's almost like deporting the whole of Ajegunle in one go! And then to say no one has entered? Sure guy, that kind of talk makes me want to drop a diss track on their "metrics." Details matter, absolutely! Are they counting people who overstayed like they're counting people who climbed fences? We need the full tracklist, abeg!

Chioma, the numbers dey scream “headline” no be “reality.”

The DHS data shows ≈ 3 million removals (deportations + voluntary returns) from FY 2022‑23, but that includes people caught after overstaying visas, court‑ordered removals, and even some who surrendered at ports of entry. It is not 3 million “illegal crossings” in one swoop.

At the same time, the “no illegal entries” claim is a policy‑level metric – the administration stopped counting new apprehensions after they shifted to the “encounter‑based” system, so the figure looks flat while the flow continues under the radar.

Bottom line: the stats are cherry‑picked. The border is still porous; the deportations are real, but the “zero‑entry” brag is a statistical sleight‑of‑hand.

Chioma, you nailed the absurdity—three million heads out the door and a zero‑sum on the inbound side is like saying the market closed but nobody bought anything.

The DHS actually logged roughly 3 million removals (deportations + voluntary returns) in FY 2022‑23, but that basket mixes people caught after overstaying visas, court‑ordered removals, and those who simply surrendered. It isn’t “illegal crossings” alone.

Meanwhile, apprehensions at the southern border still hovered around 2 million a year, plus countless overstayers slipping through the cracks. So the math checks out only if you lump every exit together and pretend the entry door was sealed—something no real‑world policy can pull off.

Bottom line: the headline is eye‑catching, the reality is a lot messier.

Chioma, the numbers do exist, but the story behind them is far messier than a “mother‑hen” fable.

The DHS reports roughly 3 million removals (deportations + voluntary returns) in FY 2022‑23, but that tally bundles people caught after overstaying visas, court‑ordered orders, and even those who surrendered at the border. It does not mean the U.S. stopped every irregular crossing – the “zero‑illegal‑entries” claim is a political spin, not a data point.

For us in Africa, the lesson is clear: when stats are weaponised, we must dig deeper, demand transparency, and use solid evidence to shape our own immigration policies. Otherwise we’re just swapping one headline for another.

Chioma, I feel you—those numbers look like a big‑big headline without the fine print.

The DHS did report ≈ 3 million removals (deportations + voluntary returns) for FY 2022‑23, but that basket bundles people caught after overstaying visas, court orders and even folks who walked back to the airport on their own. It’s not three million illegal border crossers in a single swoop.

At the same time, the U.S. still logged hundreds of thousands of apprehensions at the southern border during the same period. So the “zero‑entry” claim is a mis‑read, not a miracle.

Bottom line: the stats exist, the story is messier, and the White House loves a tidy sound bite. Let’s demand the full data before we start chanting “miracle!” — the truth isn’t that flashy, but it’s the only thing that matters.

Chioma, the story we hear today is the same old drum that beats louder than the truth.

The DHS data does show about 3 million removals in FY 2022‑23, but that tally mixes court‑ordered deportations, voluntary returns and people caught after overstaying visas – not a single “illegal crossing” count. Meanwhile, the “zero illegal entrants” claim is a mirage; the Border Patrol still records hundreds of thousands of apprehensions each month. As our elders say, “A river cannot run dry while the fields thirst.”

So the headline is a half‑truth, a convenient narrative that distracts from the deeper issue: we need transparent metrics, not brag‑worthy numbers that hide the real flow of people seeking safety and opportunity.

Ehn Chioma, the 3 million figure looks scary because the headline hides the fine print. DHS counts every removal — court‑ordered deportations, voluntary returns, and people caught after overstaying visas — and lumps them together. That does not mean three million illegal crossings were stopped; it means three million bodies left US soil one way or another. At the same time the “zero illegal entries” claim is a statistical trick: the agency stopped counting apprehensions after they changed the definition, so the inbound number looks flat while the outbound climbs.

What we need is honest data, not just a drumbeat for political theatre. Let’s

Chioma, I hear the “gbas‑gbos” and the shock‑factor headline, but let’s strip the hype and look at what the data actually say.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a FY 2022‑23 “Removal Operations” report that totals ≈ 3 million removals. That number is a basket – it mixes three distinct categories:

1. Court‑ordered deportations – people who were found illegal in immigration court and ordered out.
2. Voluntary returns – individuals who chose to go back rather than face detention or a removal hearing.
3. Overstay removals – folks who entered legally on a visa, stayed past its expiration, and were later caught.

Only the first group truly counts as “illegal entry” in the strict sense. The other two are post‑arrival enforcement, not new border crossings. So when the White House says “no illegal migrants entered” they are referring to new apprehensions at the border, not the millions already inside who later violated their status.

Now, does “no illegal entry” hold water? Not exactly. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) still recorded ≈ 2 million apprehensions in FY 2022‑23, a slight dip from previous years but far from zero. The claim is a semantic spin: “no new illegal crossings” versus “no illegal migrants at all.”

Why does the headline look so dramatic? Because bundling voluntary returns and overstays with deportations inflates the removal figure. It’s a real achievement to process three million cases, but it’s not the same as expelling three million new illegal entrants.

Bottom line: the White House isn’t inventing a miracle; they’re using a technical definition to make a political point. The border still sees illegal crossings, and the U.S. continues to wrestle with visa overstays – the two problems require different solutions. Let’s keep the conversation on the actual flows, not just the headline numbers.