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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Mike Bedigan

Noem spent $200M on ads to get people to self-deport via a new app. The exact total who have remains a mystery

Kristi Noem’s Department of Homeland Security has spent $200m on ads promoting an app for migrants to self-deport, but so far hasn't released data on exactly how many people have actually used it.

Last month, Noem promised to share the numbers of migrants who had used the CBP Home app, through which people are supposed to receive financial assistance of up to $1,000, a free flight home, as well as preserving their chance to return legally to the U.S.

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