Gotta Go, Y'all! DHS Pays for Self-Deportation Flights, Saves Big Bucks for Taxpayers
Federal authorities propose financial incentive for undocumented immigrants to leave voluntarily, dubbed as the "secure exit" plan.
You heard it right, folks! The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is now covering the cost of commercial flights for those choosing to self-deport from the United States. A move that's estimated to save taxpayers a small fortune by reducing the high costs associated with detaining and deporting illegal immigrants.
Bill Melugin, our source at FOX, broke the news on this innovative policy, hinting it'll be one of the many ways the DHS aims to combat illegal immigration under the steadfast leadership of Secretary Kristi Noem.
Here's the lowdown: DHS believes this newly minted approach, where they toss in a charming $1,000 stipend to boot, will save them a whopping 70% compared to the average cost of $17,000 per deportation. That math adds up to a significant amount of dough not draining the taxpayers' pockets!
Now, how do they plan on keeping track of these self-deporting warriors? Simple! They'll be using the convenient CBP Home app to verify their departure. Those brave souls who choose this self-deport route can expect to be 'deprioritized for detention and removal,' so they can skate out of the country without being grabbed by the long arm of the law.
But don't go thinking this means a free pass to return to the U.S. legally anytime you fancy, bucko! The DHS assures us that self-deportation offers returning immigrants a chance, a shining beacon of hope, to re-enter the land of the free and the home of the brave legally, one day.
However, not everyone is jumping for joy over this plan. Critics voice concerns about rewarding illegals with taxpayer money. But the DHS plays it cool, arguing that, in the grand scheme of things, this southbound babysitting service offers considerable cost savings for the American people.
And let's not forget the mess under the previous administration, where they apparently closed their eyes as millions of people snuck across the border like a herd of nocturnal wildebeests. The Trump administration, on the other hand, has made it clear that they prefer to focus on booting out undesirables with criminal records, including alleged MS-13 and Tren de Aragua gang members.
Stay tuned for more insights on this intriguing story. Don't forget to download the CBP Home App and hit the road, Jack!
[1] Virtual Border Wall: DHS Self-Deportation Policy
[2] Bloomberg: DHS Self-Deportation Policy Cost Analysis
[3] LA Times: Public Perception on Illegal Immigration and Self-Deportation Policy
- Critics question the fairness of deploying taxpayer funds for self-deportation flights, arguing that rewarding illegal immigrants may not be the best policy-and-legislation approach.
- The self-deportation policy, under the leadership of Secretary Kristi Noem, is expected to be one of the key strategies in the Department of Homeland Security's effort to reduce illegal immigration and associated costs in politics.
- With self-deportation offering a chance for future legal re-entry to the U.S., the average citizen's opinion on this strategy may sway between cost savings and a perception of incentivizing illegal immigration in general-news.
- The new self-deportation policy by DHS is predicted to reduce costs significantly compared to traditional deportation methods, with estimates revealing a 70% decrease in costs per deportation, as revealed by a report from Reuters.
- The CBP Home app will be used to monitor the self-deportation process, prioritizing those who choose this method for departure over detention and removal procedures, providing them a potential route back to the U.S. lawfully in the future.
