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Project Homecoming: U.S. Launches Voluntary Immigration Reform

5/20/2025

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security launched "Project Homecoming," marking a significant step in immigration reform. The inaugural charter flight carried 64 undocumented immigrants, with 38 returning to Honduras and 26 to Colombia, each receiving a $1,000 stipend. This initiative promotes voluntary self-deportation, easing the burden of forced removals amid legal hurdles.

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security launched "Project Homecoming," marking a significant step in immigration reform. The inaugural charter flight carried 64 undocumented immigrants, with 38 returning to Honduras and 26 to Colombia, each receiving a $1,000 stipend. This initiative promotes voluntary self-deportation, easing the burden of forced removals amid legal hurdles.