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DHS Offers $3,000 Incentive for Voluntary Migrant Departures

12/26/2025

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a $3,000 incentive for undocumented migrants to voluntarily depart the United States, plus a flight home during the holiday season.
Those who do not accept the offer will face arrest and deportation, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said.
Despite backlash, administration aims to ramp up deportations, reporting 622,000 removals in 2025.
Plans for 2026 include hiring more agents and opening new detention centers.

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a $3,000 incentive for undocumented migrants to voluntarily depart the United States, plus a flight home during the holiday season.
Those who do not accept the offer will face arrest and deportation, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said.
Despite backlash, administration aims to ramp up deportations, reporting 622,000 removals in 2025.
Plans for 2026 include hiring more agents and opening new detention centers.