Homeland Security says 64 people 'self-deported' on US flight
Summary
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security reported that 64 undocumented immigrants have returned to their home countries through a new program called "Project Homecoming." This initiative offers free travel and financial support to immigrants who choose to leave the U.S. voluntarily, aiming to encourage self-deportation without detention.Key Facts
- "Project Homecoming" is a program encouraging undocumented immigrants to leave the U.S. voluntarily.
- The program provides free flights and $1,000 to help immigrants return to their home countries.
- The first flight under this program went from Texas to Honduras and Colombia.
- The initiative is part of broader immigration actions by the Trump administration.
- Project Homecoming uses a mobile app called CPB Home to help immigrants arrange their departure.
- Homeland Security states this program is a smoother alternative to forced deportation.
- There have been legal challenges to other deportation efforts by the Trump administration.
- The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the end of deportation protections for 350,000 Venezuelans.
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