Trump’s SHOCKING Immigration Plan Unveiled
President Trump unveils controversial immigration reform offering financial incentives for illegal immigrants to self-deport, with the promise they may return legally.
At a Glance
- Trump’s plan offers stipends and plane tickets to illegal immigrants who voluntarily depart the US
- Those who self-deport may receive priority consideration for legal re-entry to the United States
- A federal judge recently blocked Trump’s attempt to revoke legal status for certain migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela
- The administration is targeting criminal migrants first, while acknowledging the importance of migrant labor in agriculture and hospitality
- The CBP One app has been repurposed to facilitate self-deportations rather than managing entry requests
Trump Proposes “Self-Deportation” Program with Financial Incentives
The Trump administration has introduced a new approach to immigration enforcement that distinguishes between migrants with criminal records and those without. The program offers financial incentives to illegal immigrants who agree to leave the United States voluntarily, with the possibility of returning through legal channels. The initiative represents a shift in strategy, focusing on getting unauthorized migrants to depart on their own terms rather than through traditional deportation mechanisms.
According to reports, migrants who participate in the self-deportation program would receive financial assistance and transportation back to their home countries. “We’re going to give them a stipend,” President Trump explained. “We’re going to give them some money and a plane ticket, and then we’re going to work with them.”
Legal Pathway for Return and Economic Considerations
A key component of the program is the promise that those who self-deport may receive priority consideration when applying for legal re-entry. This approach acknowledges the economic contributions of many migrants, particularly in labor-intensive sectors. Trump has emphasized the importance of maintaining adequate workforce pools in critical industries while still enforcing immigration laws.
“We want our great people to stay,” Trump stated. “We want the people that have been helping us with the farms, we want the people that have been helping us with hospitality.”
The Department of Homeland Security has updated the CBP One app, previously used for scheduling appointments at ports of entry, to now facilitate self-deportations. Before this transition, approximately 936,500 individuals had been admitted through the app from January 2023 to December 2024. Nearly one million migrants have reportedly been warned to self-deport immediately or face permanent reentry bans.
Legal Challenges to Trump’s Immigration Policies
The self-deportation initiative comes amid legal setbacks for other Trump immigration policies. A federal judge recently blocked the administration from revoking deportation protections and work permits for migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela who entered under a Biden-era program. Judge Indira Talwani ruled that the government cannot terminate legal status without case-by-case review.
“The ‘early termination, without any case-by-case justification, of legal status for noncitizens who have complied with DHS programs and entered the country lawfully undermines the rule of law,'” Judge Talwani wrote in her decision.
The Biden administration’s program, known as CHNV, allowed 532,000 migrants to enter the U.S. legally with sponsorship and work permits for two years. Administration spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin expressed disappointment with the ruling, stating: “While this ruling delays justice and undermines the integrity of our immigration system, Secretary (Kristi) Noem will use every legal option at the Department’s disposal to end this chaos, prioritizing the safety of Americans.”
Additional Enforcement Measures
Parallel to the self-deportation program, the Trump administration has implemented more aggressive measures targeting migrants deemed to be security risks. Reports indicate the administration is using Social Security’s “death master file” to list some migrants as deceased, effectively cutting off their access to financial services like credit cards and bank accounts. This strategy initially focuses on those labeled as convicted criminals and “suspected terrorists.”
Over 6,300 migrants’ names have reportedly been added to the death master file, with potential expansion to others without legal authorization. The approach effectively blacklists these individuals from accessing government benefits and maintaining financial identity, creating additional pressure to leave the country.
