First “Project Homecoming” flight sends 64 self-deporting illegal aliens home
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently conducted its first self-deport operation, known as “Project Homecoming.” This initiative involved a charter flight from Texas to Honduras and Colombia, transporting 64 illegal immigrants who chose to voluntarily return to their home countries.
According to DHS, participants in the program were offered the same benefits as any illegal alien who self-deports using the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Home App. This included travel assistance, a $1,000 stipend, and the possibility of potentially returning to the United States legally in the future.
A video shared by DHS showcased the events leading up to the first flight, depicting families preparing to leave Houston. They were welcomed with food, games, and stuffed animals for their children, creating a supportive and positive environment for their departure.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish the self-deportation program, offering free flights and cash bonuses to incentivize illegal immigrants to voluntarily leave the U.S. The program, known as “Project Homecoming,” aims to save taxpayers billions of dollars by providing a cost-effective solution to deportation.
The executive order allows for government-funded flights and monetary incentives for those willing to self-deport. Trump emphasized the ease of the process, stating that any illegal immigrant can show up at an airport and receive a free flight out of the country to any foreign destination of their choice.
DHS highlighted that the deportation bonus would be significantly cheaper for taxpayers compared to the costs of arresting, detaining, and deporting individuals through traditional means. The department aims to streamline the process through the CBP One app, which facilitates the arrangement of deportations for illegal immigrants.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem encouraged individuals in the country illegally to take advantage of the self-deportation program using the CBP Home App. She emphasized the consequences of remaining in the country unlawfully, including fines, arrest, deportation, and a permanent ban on reentry.
In conclusion, “Project Homecoming” marks a significant step in addressing illegal immigration in the U.S. by providing a voluntary and cost-effective solution for those who choose to self-deport. The program aims to streamline the process and offer support to individuals willing to return to their home countries, ultimately saving taxpayer dollars and promoting legal immigration pathways.
