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Policy Overview : The Trump administration proposed paying $1,000 to undocumented immigrants who voluntarily leave the U.S. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would provide travel assistance and a stipend to those who use the CBP Home app to register and self-deport. Cost Savings : The policy is intended to save the government money, as deporting an undocumented immigrant typically costs around $17,000. By offering financial incentives for self-deportation, the government aims to reduce these costs to approximately $4,500 per person. Media and Public Reaction : The media has struggled to criticize the policy, with CBS News describing it as a "novel idea." Pro-immigration advocates have denounced the policy, urging undocumented immigrants to reject the offer. Implementation Details : Undocumented immigrants must register on the CBP Home app and file a notice to leave the U.S. to receive the financial assistance. The stipend is only paid once the individual is confirmed to have left the country. Those who register for self-deportation will be deprioritized for ICE arrests and may have the opportunity to return to the U.S. legally in the future. Political and Social Context : We highlight the political motivations behind the policy, including the Trump administration's efforts to reduce illegal immigration and save taxpayer money. It also discusses the broader implications for immigration enforcement and the potential impact on undocumented immigrants. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. Thanks for Listening #seanhannity #hannity #marklevin #levin #charliekirk #megynkelly #tucker #tuckercarlson #glennbeck #benshapiro #shapiro #trump #sexton #bucksexton #rushlimbaugh #limbaugh #whitehouse #senate #congress #thehouse #democrats #republicans #conservative #senator #congressman #congressmen #congresswoman #capitol #president #vicepresident #POTUS #presidentoftheunitedstatesofamerica #SCOTUS #Supremecourt #DonaldTrump #PresidentDonaldTrump #DT #TedCruz #Benferguson #Verdict See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.