Trump Announces Project Homecoming for Self-Deportation

President Donald Trump announced 'Project Homecoming,' a federal initiative formalized by executive order to encourage undocumented immigrants to self-deport with government-funded flights and a $1,000 exit bonus, coordinated through the new CBP Home app. The program pairs these incentives with intensified enforcement, planning to hire or deputize at least 20,000 additional officers. Migrants who decline voluntary departure face severe penalties, including jail time, fines, wage garnishment, property confiscation, and sudden deportation. A nationwide campaign is underway to inform migrants of their options and the consequences of not participating. The Department of Homeland Security describes the initiative as a cost-effective alternative to traditional deportation, with flights already being booked for eligible migrants. The administration claims the program will reduce strain on public services and save taxpayers billions.