The Trump administration has been urging undocumented immigrants to voluntarily leave the US, even offering a $1,000 incentive. However, many have reported difficulties in doing so.
The government's "CBP Home" app is supposed to facilitate self-deportation, but it's mostly being used as a self-reporting tool rather than its intended purpose. Immigrants who try to use the app often face confusion and bureaucratic delays. In some cases, they've been detained despite trying to leave voluntarily.
The administration has also begun to exert financial pressure on immigrants leaving the US, freezing their assets after deportation. This measure was previously reserved for people with ties to criminal activity.
Many have reported being unable to access their promised stipends or facing difficulties in traveling out of the country. Some have been forced to resort to coyoting – attempting to sneak across borders – due to inadequate assistance from government agencies.
The situation has led to concerns about the coercion and lack of transparency involved in the voluntary departure program. Advocates are warning that this may lead to vulnerable individuals being exploited by smugglers or cartels.
For those who manage to successfully self-deport using the CBP Home app, receiving the stipend can bring its own complications, including potential risks to children's future asylum claims and financial consequences for families left behind.
The government's "CBP Home" app is supposed to facilitate self-deportation, but it's mostly being used as a self-reporting tool rather than its intended purpose. Immigrants who try to use the app often face confusion and bureaucratic delays. In some cases, they've been detained despite trying to leave voluntarily.
The administration has also begun to exert financial pressure on immigrants leaving the US, freezing their assets after deportation. This measure was previously reserved for people with ties to criminal activity.
Many have reported being unable to access their promised stipends or facing difficulties in traveling out of the country. Some have been forced to resort to coyoting – attempting to sneak across borders – due to inadequate assistance from government agencies.
The situation has led to concerns about the coercion and lack of transparency involved in the voluntary departure program. Advocates are warning that this may lead to vulnerable individuals being exploited by smugglers or cartels.
For those who manage to successfully self-deport using the CBP Home app, receiving the stipend can bring its own complications, including potential risks to children's future asylum claims and financial consequences for families left behind.
, it's just crazy how messed up this whole voluntary departure program is 
. I mean, the idea sounds great on paper – incentivize people to leave voluntarily and all that jazz 
– but in practice? Forget about it 
. It's like they're setting these people up for failure from the get-go 
. And what really gets my goat is when they say "self-reporting tool" 
, like who even uses an app to voluntarily leave the country? 
Newsflash: this ain't no video game or reality TV show, folks 
. It's people's lives we're talking about 
.
? That's like a slap in the face to someone who's literally giving up their life and livelihood for that 
. I don't know what kind of system our government has in place, but it's gotta be broken 
. And don't even get me started on those coyoting stories 
... this is just a recipe for disaster 
. We need to do better than this 
.
I feel bad for those who are struggling, but like where is the help from the gov? They're not even providing adequate assistance or guidance on how to use the app. It's just a bunch of bureaucratic red tape. And freezing ppl's assets after deportation? That's just cruel 
. I mean, if they can't even get the app right, how are people supposed to navigate all that? And freezing assets? That's just cruel 
. I know some people want a better life, but this isn't exactly making it easy for them... and what about the kids who are stuck here? 
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. I mean, who thought it was a good idea to make things harder than they need to be? It's like they're trying to push people towards coyoting instead of actually helping them leave voluntarily 
And freezing their assets? That's just cruel 
. It's like they expect these people to have some kind of backup plan or something, which is totally unrealistic. 
. People are complaining about how hard it is to use and how often their info gets messed up. I guess that's just what happens when you try to create an app for people who aren't exactly tech-savvy... 
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. Like, if the app is mostly being used as a self-reporting tool and people are getting detained despite trying to leave on their own terms, what's the point? 
Can't we find a better way to help people without making them jump through hoops or risk their safety? 
I'm really worried about these undocumented immigrants trying to leave the US. I mean, who wants to voluntarily give up their life and everything they know just because of some promised money? 
. And what about those who can't afford a coyote to get them out? That's just not right 
... I don't know, man! 
. We need better solutions, not coercion and bureaucratic red tape...
... and what about the kids? 
Their asylum claims might get ruined because of some money 
...
. I don't think this voluntary departure program is doing anyone any favors, honestly.