Government Incentive to Self-Deport: A Costly Distraction from Real Border Security
The Biden administration’s $2,600 payout to illegal migrants who ‘voluntarily’ leave the U.S. exposes a failed border policy that prioritizes costly gimmicks over true enforcement.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced a substantial increase in financial incentives for migrants residing illegally in the United States to voluntarily leave, raising the payout from $1,000 to $2,600. Ostensibly presented as a "gift" marking the anniversary of former President Donald Trump’s tenure, this move reveals a troubling approach that puts quick fixes and political optics ahead of genuine border security. Since January 2025, DHS claims that some 2.2 million migrants have self-deported voluntarily, with tens of thousands reportedly using the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) app designed for this purpose. However, critical scrutiny by immigration experts...
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