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Self-Deportations Surge: 1 Million Leave Amid Incentives

7/22/2025

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Self-deportations have skyrocketed since March, driven by President Trump's Department of Homeland Security. A revamped mobile app and enticing financial incentives, such as one-way flight payments, have prompted tens of thousands to return to their home countries. This initiative not only aims to ease the burden on taxpayers but has also significantly diminished the illegal workforce by approximately one million.

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Story summary

Self-deportations have skyrocketed since March, driven by President Trump's Department of Homeland Security. A revamped mobile app and enticing financial incentives, such as one-way flight payments, have prompted tens of thousands to return to their home countries. This initiative not only aims to ease the burden on taxpayers but has also significantly diminished the illegal workforce by approximately one million.