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Héctor Ríos Morales

DHS's $200M Self-Deportation Campaign Faces Growing Criticism Amid Low Number of Self-Deportations

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem appears in the department’s “Ticket Home” video, part of the Trump administration’s Project Homecoming campaign. (Credit: Via U.S. Department of Homeland Security / YouTube)

In May, the Trump administration launched Project Homecoming, an initiative offering financial incentives to undocumented immigrants who voluntarily return to their home countries in an attempt to curb illegal immigration, reduce government spending, and reinforce U.S. sovereignty.

Although promoted as a cost-effective alternative to traditional deportation, the program's impact has raised questions about whether it is delivering meaningful results.

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