by Sarah Holliday at The Washington Stand
The Trump administration just unveiled a creative strategy to secure the border, offering a $1,000 stipend to illegal immigrants who voluntarily self-deport using the CBP Home app. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) suggests this initiative will not only expedite the removal of undocumented immigrants but also deliver substantial savings for taxpayers.
In addition to the stipend, the program covers airfare, bringing the total cost to approximately $4,500 per individual. The Daily Wire highlighted this as “a significant reduction from the estimated $17,000 it costs the federal government to detain and deport an illegal immigrant.” DHS has clarified that no funds will be disbursed until individuals have verifiably exited the United States. The agency also emphasized that self-deportation preserves the option for legal re-entry in the future.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem promoted the plan on X. “If you are here illegally, self-deportation is the best, safest and most cost effective way to leave the United States to avoid arrest. DHS is now offering illegal aliens financial travel assistance and a stipend to return to their home country through the CBP Home App. This is the safest option for our law enforcement, aliens and is a 70% savings for US taxpayers. Download the CBP Home App TODAY and self-deport.”
Originally launched in October 2020 during the first Trump administration,…
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