Event Brief
Voluntary Departures Hit Record High Among Immigrants
Filed: Feb 12, 2026 at 6:02 AM ET
Summary: More detainees are opting for voluntary departure than ever before, losing hope in their immigration cases.
WHO: Vilma Palacios and detained immigrants
WHAT: Record high in voluntary departures from the U.S.
WHEN: Feb 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Detained immigrants are losing hope in their cases
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