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Trump Proposes Self-Deportation Program with Incentives for Illegal Immigrants

The plan includes cash stipends and plane tickets, prioritizes deportation of violent criminals, and offers legal reentry pathways for eligible participants.

President Donald Trump speaks during the Commander-in-Chief trophy presentation to the Navy Midshipman football team in the East Room of the White House, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives for a presentation of the Commander-in-Chief trophy to the U.S. Navy Midshipmen football team of the United States Naval Academy,  at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 15, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
Trump reveals ‘self-deportation’ program; ‘will give money & plane tickets to…'
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Overview

  • President Trump announced a self-deportation program offering cash stipends and plane tickets to illegal immigrants who voluntarily leave the U.S.
  • The administration plans to focus on deporting violent criminals while creating legal reentry options for non-criminal individuals deemed 'good.'
  • Trump emphasized the program’s potential to address labor shortages in industries like agriculture and hospitality by facilitating lawful worker reentry.
  • The Department of Homeland Security is repurposing a Biden-era asylum app to assist with the self-deportation process.
  • Details regarding the program’s timeline and implementation remain unclear, with no formal announcement or procedural specifics yet provided.