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The App for the Exit
In an even more surreal twist, DHS has developed a mobile application—CBP Home—where migrants can now download the app and apply for their taxpayer-funded departure. This digital pipeline to self-deportation has already been rolled out in major cities and, according to officials, is gaining traction quickly.
Fox News correspondent Bill Melugin reports that thousands have already signed up, citing one recent case in which DHS paid to fly a Honduran illegal alien home from Chicago.
Deportations could skyrocket under a proposed new policy by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that would give illegal immigrants additional resources to help them “self-deport.”
The policy change, set to be announced Monday by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, would see the federal agency pay for the commercial flights for migrants who choose to voluntarily return to their home countries rather than cost U.S. taxpayers the added fees and administrative expenses associated with apprehending, trying, and deporting them.
Incredibly, the agency is also set to announce that migrants who comply could be paid an additional $1,000 cash bonus upon proof that they have left the country.
On its face, the suggestion that illegal immigrants who broke the law should be paid to return home may outrage conservatives, but DHS claims that the actual savings of such a policy are significant. The sum total of detaining and supporting an illegal immigrant through deportation is an average cost of $17,500 per individual, Fox News reported, compared to $4,500 to assist and pay the same individual to self-deport.
Those wishing to apply may download the CBP Home app on their phone and submit an application to get started.
“If you are here illegally, self-deportation is the best, safest, and most cost-effective way to leave the United States to avoid arrest,” Noem said in a statement.
Aiding the DHS proposal is evidence that it works, according to the agency.
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“They tell us they’ve already tested this out. Recently, they paid for an illegal alien to fly from Chicago back to Honduras. They tell us any aliens who sign up to self-deport will be immediately de-prioritized as a target for ICE,” said correspondent Bill Melugin. He added that “thousands” have already signed up, and officials expect that number to increase significantly in the coming weeks.
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“They tell us any aliens who sign up to self-deport will be immediately de-prioritized as a target for ICE,” Melugin said.
White House Spins It as a Win
The Biden administration is framing the move as part of a broader success story in curbing illegal immigration. A recent fact sheet released by the White House celebrated supposed milestones achieved in the first 100 days of Trump’s return to office. Among them:
- A 95% drop in illegal border encounters year-over-year
- A 99% reduction in “gotaways,” the term for illegal immigrants who evade capture
- Catch-and-release cases have plummeted 99.99% from their Biden-era peak
- Over 85 miles of border wall completed or under construction
- More than 150,000 illegals arrested and 139,000 deported
While these numbers are impressive on paper, the new self-deportation strategy is sparking concerns about the implications of normalizing payouts for lawbreakers.
MS-13 Case Underscores the Controversy
A case that has reignited the firestorm involves Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an illegal immigrant who lived in Maryland until he was deported to El Salvador. President Trump highlighted Garcia’s MS-13 tattoos in a recent interview, using the example to justify using the Alien Enemies Act for expedited removals.
“During an interview last week, President Trump made note of multiple tattoos on Garcia’s hands as proof he was affiliated with the violent MS-13 gang and therefore eligible for deportation under the Alien Enemies Act.”
Family members and law enforcement have confirmed Garcia’s violent history, with ties to MS-13 dating back at least four years. The case has become symbolic of the administration’s tougher stance and expedited process for removing known criminals.
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Bottom Line: Reward or Reversal?
At the heart of this debate is a single question: Should America be rewarding illegal aliens with cash and flights home, or should it be enforcing its laws with strength and consistency?
As thousands of migrants sign up to take the money and run, the Biden DHS may be setting a precedent that critics say invites more lawbreaking. Meanwhile, supporters argue that if it saves taxpayer money and clears the backlog, it’s a win.
What’s clear is this: paying people to undo their own crimes isn’t just a policy shift—it’s a signal to the world that under this administration, breaking the law might just come with a bonus check.
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