Trump starts self-deprivation program: migrants access!

Trump starts self-deprivation program: migrants access!

Vienna, Österreich - President Donald Trump has presented a controversial program for dealing with illegal immigrants, which is called "Project Homecoming". On Monday the first voluntary charter flight from Houston, Texas, to South America, started on which 64 migrants traveled. Of these, 38 returned to Honduras and 26 to Colombia. Migrants who participate in this program not only receive a hand money of $ 1,000 (around 883 euros), but also the travel expenses are taken over by the US government. This measure aims to encourage people without legal residence status to leave voluntary departure in order to avoid expensive and often traumatic deportation.

The Ministry of Homeland (DHS) under Minister Kristi Noem promotes the use of this program and describes it as the "safest and cheapest way" in order to escape a arrest. However, critics, including human rights organizations, argue that the program is misleading and migrants are not sufficiently informed about the legal hurdles. The government has increased the pressure on certain groups of migrants to move them to voluntary return. According to reports, some of these groups do not receive access to financial services, which also exacerbates the situation.

Details on the program

The procedure for using this self -deportation is relatively simple. Migrants can show their interest in the converted app CBP Home, which was originally developed for asylum applications. After confirming your arrival in the home country, the money will be paid out. The cost of a compulsive deportation is about $ 17,121 (approx. 15,110 euros), which makes this program more attractive. According to experts, this approach could also help to alleviate backlogs in the deportation system for various reasons.

The reactions to the program are mixed. While the government emphasizes the advantages, there were numerous protests against Trump's immigration policy. The rejection of an application by the US government by an appellate court who wanted to end the protection status of migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela also illustrates the legal challenges that the government faces.

effects and legal resistance

The legal disputes about immigration policy are increasing. One example is the case of the migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia, which was deported due to an "administrative error". This case has attracted international attention, especially after the Supreme Court asked the government to stand up for Garcia's return, but this was rejected. Various organizations, including the ACLU, require the United Nations to deal with the "alarming violations of international law".

How the situation is evolving and what other measures the US government will take remains to be seen, but the "Project Homecoming" is a welcome opportunity for many migrants to escape their uncertain status and to venture a new start in their homeland.

For detailed information on this topic, the reports from [vienna.at] (https://www.vienna.at/erste-migranten-in-usa-nutzten-s- ZEIT] (https://www.zeit.de/politik/ausland/2025-05-trump-kristi-noem-usa deportation) and Tagesschau.