President Donald Trump is urging undocumented immigrants to “self-deport” using a newly released mobile application designed to facilitate and streamline voluntary departures from the United States.
“People in our country illegally can self deport the easy way, or they can get deported the hard way and that’s not pleasant,” Trump stated in a 90-second video posted on social platform X.
The mobile application, named CBP Home, is designed to offer undocumented migrants an accessible way to voluntarily leave the United States.
Trump highlighted that utilizing the app could enhance their chances of legally returning in the future, whereas a forced deportation would result in a permanent ban on re-entry.
“The CBP Home app is now available free across all mobile app stores, and I encourage those who have violated our laws to use this option,” he said.
“Today, do it right, and come back into our country. Do it wrong, and you’ll never be back again.”
Trump described the CBP Homeapp as “the safest option for illegal aliens and our law enforcement,” emphasizing its potential to save taxpayers money by reducing the resources required for deportations.
At the same time, his administration has intensified deportation efforts, invoking the 1798 Alien Enemies Actto expel Venezuelan nationals suspected of links to the Tren de Araguagang.
Over the weekend, U.S. District Judge James Boasbergordered flights carrying these individuals to a Salvadoran prison to turn around. However, the administration proceeded with two flights, disputing the judge’s authority on the matter.
