Department of Homeland Security
ON THE RECORD · 20 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“He chose to overstay his welcome in violation of our nation’s laws,”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30
The Department of Homeland Security commented on Milo Yiannopoulos's visa violation and deportation.
“The administration is working diligently to ensure that aliens in our country illegally can no longer fly unless it is out of our country to self-deport”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30
A Department of Homeland Security release stated that the administration is working to restrict domestic air travel for people in the country illegally.
“Yiannopoulos was issued a final order of removal by an Immigration Judge on July 22, after failing to show up for his immigration hearing. He will remain in ICE custody pending removal.”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28
DHS explained that Milo Yiannopoulos was ordered removed after missing an immigration hearing.
“an illegal alien from the United Kingdom”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28
The DHS statement referred to Yiannopoulos using this label.
“was issued a final order of removal by an Immigration Judge on July 22, after failing to show up for his immigration hearing”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28
DHS stated that Yiannopoulos was issued a final order of removal after failing to attend his immigration hearing.
“illegal alien from the United Kingdom, was arrested at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport on Thursday.”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28
The Department of Homeland Security reported the arrest of Milo Yiannopoulos at a New Orleans airport.
“Being in detention is a choice,”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28
The DHS statement called on migrants in the US illegally to self-deport.
“being in detention is a choice. We encourage all illegal aliens to take control of their departure with the CBP Home App. The United States is offering illegal aliens $3,000 and a free flight to self-deport now. We encourage every person here illegally to take advantage of this offer and reserve the chance to come back to the U.S. the right legal way to live the American dream. If not, you will be arrested and deported without a chance to return.”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28
DHS used the post about Milo Yiannopoulos to encourage undocumented immigrants to self-deport.
“Yiannopoulos legally entered the country on May 14, 2019, through New York City, New York. He chose to overstay his welcome in violation of our nation’s laws,”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28
DHS stated that Milo Yiannopoulos overstayed his legal entry into the United States.
“This Administration does not pick and choose which laws to enforce.”
Department of Homeland Security · said 2026-08-23 · reported 2026-08-23
DHS said in a statement Sunday that the administration does not selectively enforce laws.
“We are simply enforcing the laws passed by Congress,”
Department of Homeland Security · said 2026-08-23 · reported 2026-08-23
DHS said in a statement Sunday that it was enforcing laws passed by Congress regarding Aviles's arrest.
“(h)aving a family member in the military is not a free pass to violate our nation's laws.”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
DHS did not dispute that Aviles lacks a criminal record but said having a military family member does not exempt someone from immigration enforcement.
“They have two options: LEAVE IMMEDIATELY or be DEPORTED.”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
DHS posted this statement on X after the judge's ruling allowing termination of TPS for Ethiopians.
“Those with terminated TPS are in our nation ILLEGALLY,”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
DHS posted this statement on X after the judge's ruling allowing termination of TPS for Ethiopians.
“survey and design work.”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-17
DHS said on X that bulldozers seen clearing land in the park last week were tied to preliminary work.
“What we would say now is it's closing time which means you don't have to go home, but you can't stay here,”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-26
DHS added in its statement that those set to lose their TPS status should self-deport.
“The good news is it's not too late to get a $2,600 check and a free flight home.”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-26
DHS offered a financial incentive and free flight as part of its self-deportation message to Haitians losing TPS.
“does not discuss ongoing or future operations.”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-26
In a statement to CBS News, DHS said it does not discuss ongoing or future operations and argued TPS has been used as a defacto amnesty program.
“confident in its legal position regarding mandatory detention.”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-03
The Department of Homeland Security said in a statement that it disagrees with the appeals court ruling on mandatory detention.
“ICE has higher detention standards than most U.S. prisons that hold actual U.S. citizens. All detainees are provided with proper meals, medical treatment, and have opportunities to communicate with lawyers and their family members.”
Department of Homeland Security · said 2025-07-08 · reported 2025-07-12
The Department of Homeland Security defended the detention standards and conditions at the Florida facility.