The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that more than 2.5 million individuals have departed the United States since President Donald Trump took office in January. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem reported that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has deported over 605,000 individuals during this period, primarily those with pending criminal charges or prior convictions.

Additionally, nearly two million individuals are said to have self-deported, with DHS promoting the use of the "CBP Home" mobile app, which offers free flights and a stipend to encourage voluntary departure. DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin stated that the administration is achieving historic records in immigration enforcement, with close to 600,000 arrests made since the beginning of Trump's second term.

The administration's strict immigration policies have been linked to changes in the housing market, with reports indicating a decrease in illegal immigration correlating with reduced rent prices. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner noted that there have been four consecutive months of rent decreases, suggesting a connection between immigration levels and housing costs.

Research from Denmark indicates that increased immigration can lead to significant rises in local housing prices, with findings suggesting that a one percentage point increase in immigration can result in an approximate 6% increase in rental prices over five years. Similar statistics have been presented in the U.S., indicating that a rise in the immigrant population in metropolitan areas correlates with increased rent for U.S.-born households.

These developments highlight the ongoing debate surrounding immigration policy and its broader implications for housing and economic conditions in the United States.