Summary
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is increasing a financial incentive for illegal immigrants to leave the U.S. voluntarily during the Christmas period. They are offering a $3,000 "exit bonus" to those who use the CBP Home app to self-deport. This measure is part of the strategy under President Donald Trump's administration to manage immigration.
Key Facts
- DHS is offering a $3,000 incentive for illegal immigrants to self-deport by the end of December.
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated this incentive is to encourage voluntary departure to avoid arrest and deportation.
- Since January, 1.9 million people have reportedly self-deported under President Donald Trump's second term.
- The CBP Home app is used to facilitate self-deportation and replaced a former app called CBP One.
- The app allows users to declare their intent to leave the U.S. and track their departure status with the government.
- DHS says this feature is for those in the U.S. illegally or whose legal protections have expired.
- Tens of thousands of migrants have reportedly used the CBP Home app to leave, according to DHS.
