On October 15, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) conducted its second removal flight of Chinese nationals to the People’s Republic of China. This follows a similar flight in June, the first since 2018, signaling renewed cooperation with China on irregular migration. DHS has increased removals in FY2024 and aims to expand removal flights further. Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas urged migrants not to trust smugglers, highlighting the consequences of illegal entry. Since a June proclamation, Border Patrol encounters have dropped by over 55%.
