DHS Claims 1.6M ‘Illegal Aliens’ Left U.S. In 200 Days; CBP Home App Pays $1,000 To Self-Deport

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem says the unauthorized population has dropped by about 1.6 million in her first 200 days, crediting a national ad campaign, targeted ICE/CBP operations, and the repurposed CBP Home App that offers $1,000 and flights for self-deportation. The announcement frames the decline as easing pressure on services and boosting jobs. Independent verification and detailed data were not provided, and outside reporting has flagged transparency questions about the scale and methodology behind the claim.