President Donald Trump has urged undocumented immigrants to “self-deport” through a newly launched mobile application designed to facilitate 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 newly launched app, named Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Home, is designed to provide an accessible way for undocumented migrants to leave the country voluntarily.
Trump emphasised that using the app could improve their chances of returning legally in the future, while forced deportation would carry harsher consequences.
“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 app as “the safest option for illegal aliens, our law enforcement” and highlighted its potential cost savings for taxpayers by reducing the resources needed for deportations.
Meanwhile, his administration has ramped up deportation efforts, invoking the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to remove Venezuelan nationals suspected of ties to the Tren de Aragua gang.
Over the weekend, U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ordered flights carrying these individuals to a Salvadoran prison to turn around.
However, the administration proceeded with two flights, disputing the judge’s authority over the matter.
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