- Trump already deported 200,000 illegal immigrants and now orders 20,000 new officers to expand his immigration crackdown. With these orders, he aims to strengthen immigration policies.
- The government offers free flights and $1,000 bonuses to undocumented immigrants who leave the U.S. voluntarily. This initiative follows the orders given to enhance voluntary departures.
- Trump uses apps, local police, and tough threats to speed up deportations and pressure more people to self-deport, adhering to the presidential orders that emphasize rapid processing.
Donald Trump says his administration has already deported over 200,000 undocumented immigrants. Now, he wants to go further. On Friday, he ordered the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to hire 20,000 new officers. These officers will help carry out more deportations across the country. Trumpโs orders signal the beginning of a much larger immigration crackdown.
New Deportation Force Will Push Self-Deportation and Quick Removals
Trumpโs plan is not just about arrests. He wants people to leave on their own. His administration offers travel money and a $1,000 cash bonus to undocumented immigrants who agree to go back home. This program is called โProject Homecoming.โ Trump orders to ensure smooth execution and speeding up of this process. He also says it will save money by avoiding long court cases and detention.
Deportation App and Local Police Will Speed Up the Process
The government created an app called CBP One. It allows people to sign up for voluntary deportation. They can also book free flights through it. Trump wants more people to use this tool as part of the orders to expedite the deportations. At the same time, he called on local police and the National Guard to help DHS. His order allows DHS to work with state and city police officers. He also wants to bring back retired federal agents to support the mission.
Punishments for Those Who Stay Will Get Even Tougher
Trump warned undocumented immigrants who stay in the U.S. He promised heavy punishment. This includes jail, big fines, wage garnishment, and seizure of property. Trump orders strict measures, saying deportations could happen at any time, in any way the government decides. He believes these threats will make people leave without a fight.
ICE Workforce Will Nearly Double With This Expansion
Right now, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has over 21,000 employees. Around 6,100 of them are deportation officers. Trumpโs plan would nearly double the number of officers doing this work. The order didnโt say how the government will pay for it. But Trump insists these orders are necessary to make the investment needed to protect the country.
Courts Block Some of Trumpโs Past Deportation Tactics
Trump also tried to use an old law to deport Venezuelan migrants. He claimed they had gang ties. But two federal judges blocked him. They ruled that using the 18th-century Alien Enemies Act was illegal. Still, despite the blocked attempts, Trump orders the pursuit of other ways to remove undocumented immigrants quickly and legally.
Trump Says Heโs Just Getting Started With Deportations
With 200,000 deportations already done, Trump says this is just phase one. He wants to remove many more in the coming months. The 20,000 new officers will give him the power to do it. He promises faster action, stronger enforcement, and no delays. Trump believes this will send a clear message to the world: illegal immigration will not be accepted in America.
