Self-Deportation Grows!
More and more illegal aliens go home, before they are sent home and locked out
The tide is turnin’ big time on illegal immigration—thanks to President Trump’s tough enforcement and smart incentives, more folks here unlawfully are choosin’ to **self-deport** every day instead of waitin’ for ICE to knock. DHS reports show millions have left voluntarily since January 2025, usin’ the CBP Home app for a free flight home plus a cash “exit bonus” (now up to $2,600 in some pushes). It’s cheaper for taxpayers than long detentions, clears backlogs, and sends the clear message: leave now peacefully or face arrest and a permanent ban. This ain’t force—it’s folks seein’ the writin’ on the wall and headin’ out on their own terms. America’s border is gettin’ secure, one voluntary departure at a time.
- **Original article** — 2026-02-16, MxM News, More illegal aliens self-deporting by the day
The piece highlights the risin’ wave of voluntary departures as enforcement ramps up and detention spots fill. Nearly 30% of 2025 deportation cases ended in self-deportation (highest ever), jumpin’ to 38% by December for those with judge cases. DHS’s CBP Home app offers a $2,600 stipend plus free flight—way cheaper than daily detention costs. Secretary Noem calls it a “gift” to leave now, warnin’ arrest and no return otherwise. Officials say about two million have self-deported in the past year amid tighter rules.
Read More: https://mxmnews.com/article/b78bf801-f96d-4ab9-b2ce-e8040f8a4b9b
- **Related article 1** — 2026-01-22, New York Post, 2.2 million illegal immigrants ‘self-deported’ in past year as Trump admin ups ‘exit bonus’ incentive
Secretary Noem announced 2.2 million voluntary self-deportations since early 2025, far outpacin’ 675,000 formal deportations. The admin boosted the incentive to $2,600 plus free flight via CBP Home app. It’s framed as a smart, low-cost way to encourage leavin’ before forced removal—folks take the deal to avoid detention, fines, and bans. Noem urged: take the gift now or face consequences.
Read More: https://nypost.com/2026/01/22/us-news/2-2-million-illegal-immigrants-self-deported-us-in-past-year
- **Related article 2** — 2026-01-21, CBS News, The government is paying undocumented immigrants to self-deport. Here’s how the process works.
DHS bumped the self-deport stipend to $2,600 (from $1,000) for usin’ the CBP Home app, plus free flight home. Since 2025, 2.2 million have self-deported voluntarily. The program forgives civil penalties too. It’s sold as savin’ money—detention runs high daily costs—while clearin’ cases fast. Officials push it hard as the easiest, safest path out before ICE steps in.
Read More: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/what-is-self-deportartion
- **Related article 3** — 2026-02-02 (approx., from DHS context), Fox News (related coverage), DHS website traffic surges 68% as thousands use Trump’s self-deportation app for voluntary departure
Traffic to DHS sites spiked as tens of thousands hit the CBP Home app to self-deport. Combined with enforcement, it’s drivin’ record voluntary exits—millions gone since Trump returned. The app’s incentives (stipend + flight) make it appealin’ over waitin’ for arrest. DHS touts it as part of makin’ America safe again, with more leavin’ daily.
Read More: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dhs-website-traffic-surges-68-thousands-use-trumps-self-deportation-app-voluntary-departure