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Trump Administration Launches Self-Deportation App for Undocumented Immigrants
The CBP Home app seeks to offer a voluntary departure choice for immigrants residing unlawfully in the United States in light of heightened deportation initiatives.
The Trump administration has introduced the CBP Home app, created to allow undocumented immigrants currently in the United States to voluntarily communicate their intent to leave the country.
Unveiled on Monday, the app gives users the ability to express their choice to 'self-deport' instead of risking arrest and detention amid ongoing immigration enforcement efforts.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem highlighted the app's purpose, stating that it provides individuals the chance to depart voluntarily, potentially preserving their options for legal re-entry into the U.S. in the future.
This program is part of President Donald Trump's larger goal to escalate the deportation of immigrants living unlawfully in the country.
Data indicates that initial deportation figures during the Trump administration were lower than those in fiscal year 2024 under President Joe Biden.
However, Biden's statistics include a significant number of individuals who recently entered the country illegally.
In addition to the app, the Trump administration is pursuing other measures to encourage undocumented immigrants to depart the United States.
A new regulation, effective April 11, will obligate individuals without legal status to register with the federal government or face possible fines or incarceration.
The CBP Home app replaces CBP One, which was launched during the Biden administration and allowed around one million migrants in Mexico to schedule legal entry appointments into the United States at designated border crossings.
Republican critics have expressed concerns about the Biden-era program, arguing that it led to increased migration to the U.S. and lacked sufficient vetting processes for migrants.
Following his inauguration, Trump annulled the CBP One app just hours into his presidency, causing confusion among many migrants with pending appointments who were uncertain about their immigration status.
Unveiled on Monday, the app gives users the ability to express their choice to 'self-deport' instead of risking arrest and detention amid ongoing immigration enforcement efforts.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem highlighted the app's purpose, stating that it provides individuals the chance to depart voluntarily, potentially preserving their options for legal re-entry into the U.S. in the future.
This program is part of President Donald Trump's larger goal to escalate the deportation of immigrants living unlawfully in the country.
Data indicates that initial deportation figures during the Trump administration were lower than those in fiscal year 2024 under President Joe Biden.
However, Biden's statistics include a significant number of individuals who recently entered the country illegally.
In addition to the app, the Trump administration is pursuing other measures to encourage undocumented immigrants to depart the United States.
A new regulation, effective April 11, will obligate individuals without legal status to register with the federal government or face possible fines or incarceration.
The CBP Home app replaces CBP One, which was launched during the Biden administration and allowed around one million migrants in Mexico to schedule legal entry appointments into the United States at designated border crossings.
Republican critics have expressed concerns about the Biden-era program, arguing that it led to increased migration to the U.S. and lacked sufficient vetting processes for migrants.
Following his inauguration, Trump annulled the CBP One app just hours into his presidency, causing confusion among many migrants with pending appointments who were uncertain about their immigration status.
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