The Trump administration has announced a new policy offering $1,000 to undocumented immigrants in the U.S. who voluntarily leave the country. The Department of Homeland Security claims this 'self-deportation' program is the safest and most cost-effective way for immigrants to avoid arrest and deportation proceedings. Officials argue that leaving voluntarily may help preserve the chance for legal re-entry in the future. Critics, however, warn that the offer could be a trap and question the ethics and effectiveness of incentivizing self-deportation. The move is part of the administration's broader efforts to reduce the number of undocumented immigrants in the United States.
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Trump administration will pay immigrants in U.S. illegally $1,000 to self-deport: Live updates
Self-deportation is the best, safest, and most cost-effective way to leave the United States to avoid arrest,’ Homeland Security secretary says
