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ICE's Controversial Christmas Ad Promotes Voluntary Deportations

12/23/2025

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The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) released a Christmas advert with Santa as an ICE agent.
The advert urges undocumented immigrants to self-deport via the CBP One app and offers $3,000 plus a flight home.
The campaign is part of broader Department of Homeland Security efforts to promote voluntary deportations.
DHS shared a GIF showing President Donald Trump dancing on Santa's sleigh to amplify the deportation push amid backlash.

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Story summary

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) released a Christmas advert with Santa as an ICE agent.
The advert urges undocumented immigrants to self-deport via the CBP One app and offers $3,000 plus a flight home.
The campaign is part of broader Department of Homeland Security efforts to promote voluntary deportations.
DHS shared a GIF showing President Donald Trump dancing on Santa's sleigh to amplify the deportation push amid backlash.