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Trump Launches First-Ever Self-Deportation Program with Free Flights and Cash Incentives

President Trump formalized the initiative under 'Project Homecoming,' offering undocumented migrants easy exit options while warning of harsh penalties for those who stay.

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Trump's new plan: Free flights for illegal migrants who self-deport from US

Overview

  • President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled 'Project Homecoming,' officially launching a voluntary self-deportation program for undocumented migrants.
  • The program provides free flights to any foreign country and includes a cash exit bonus to encourage voluntary departures.
  • A new app called CBP Home has been introduced to streamline the process, allowing migrants to book flights directly via their phones.
  • Trump emphasized that the initiative aims to save taxpayers 'billions and billions of dollars' compared to traditional deportation methods.
  • Undocumented migrants who remain in the U.S. face severe penalties, including jail time, financial fines, property confiscation, wage garnishment, and forced removal.