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DHS Launches $200M Self-Deportation Campaign, Few Respond

12/4/2025

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched a $200 million campaign to encourage migrants to self-deport via an app, offering free flights and cash bonuses.
Only about 35,000 have used the app, raising questions about the campaign's effectiveness.
DHS says 1.6 million immigrants have voluntarily left since U.S. President Donald Trump took office, but experts question data reliability.
DHS continues to push for higher deportation numbers as the year ends.

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched a $200 million campaign to encourage migrants to self-deport via an app, offering free flights and cash bonuses.
Only about 35,000 have used the app, raising questions about the campaign's effectiveness.
DHS says 1.6 million immigrants have voluntarily left since U.S. President Donald Trump took office, but experts question data reliability.
DHS continues to push for higher deportation numbers as the year ends.