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As Trump Admin Pushes Self Deportation, Legal Experts Warn of Risks
UNITED STATES, JUL 17 – More than 3,000 undocumented immigrants have used the CBP Home app to self-deport but report issues obtaining travel documents and boarding flights, raising concerns among advocates.
- The Trump administration is pushing a self-deportation program called CBP Home, launched in early March 2025, offering undocumented immigrants financial aid and travel assistance to leave the U.S.
- This program arises amid intensified immigration enforcement and a lack of legal migration pathways, prompting many undocumented immigrants to consider voluntary departure despite risks.
- However, migrants and attorneys report unclear guidance and difficulties obtaining required travel documents, with some denied boarding due to lack of valid passports or legal papers.
- Professor Gabriel Chin warns leaving can trigger multi-year or permanent reentry bans and advises consulting immigration attorneys before self-deporting to preserve future legal options.
- This strategy aims to reduce undocumented populations through fear and voluntary exit, but critics argue it undermines due process and may trap deportees outside the U.S. indefinitely.
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