Trump Administration Launches CBP Home App to Facilitate Self-Deportation of Undocumented Migrants
The CBP Home app allows migrants in the U.S. illegally to declare intent to self-deport, a shift from its previous use for asylum applications.
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This is the latest move in the White House's effort to dramatically overhaul the US immigration system, which has included promises of mass detentions.
US unveils new app for 'self-deportations' of undocumented migrants
BBC News·1M·ReliableThis source consistently reports facts with minimal bias, demonstrating high-quality journalism and accuracy.CenterThis outlet is balanced or reflects centrist views.The renamed app, announced Monday and now called CBP Home, is part of the administration’s campaign to encourage “self-deportations, " touted as an easy and cost-effective way to nudge along President Donald Trump’s push to deport millions of immigrants without legal status.
Homeland Security overhauls asylum phone app — now it's for 'self-deportation'
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Noticeably absent from the new application is the ability for migrants intending to enter the United States to apply for admission for the purpose of claiming asylum.
Trump Relaunches Biden's CBP One App as Self-Deportation Tool
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rolled out a new app on Monday that it said would facilitate self-deportation for illegal immigrants.
Homeland Security Launches New Self-Deportation App
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This move from the Trump administration is the latest to increase the number of illegal immigrants being removed from the United States.
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The Trump administration billed the revamped app as a win-win.
Trump Admin Launches Self-Deportation App For Illegal Migrants
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Summary
The Trump administration has introduced a revamped mobile app, CBP Home, aimed at undocumented migrants, allowing them to declare their intent to voluntarily leave the U.S. This action is part of a broader strategy to enhance immigration enforcement, as officials encourage self-deportation to avoid harsher penalties. The app replaces CBP One, which facilitated asylum applications under the previous administration, and now focuses on allowing users to submit their departure intentions and seek necessary travel permits. Officials argue the move restores integrity to the immigration system, while critics question its impact and feasibility.
Perspectives
The Trump administration has transformed the CBP One app, initially used for asylum applications, into the CBP Home app aimed at facilitating self-deportation for undocumented migrants in the U.S.
Officials argue that the app provides a straightforward way for migrants to voluntarily declare their intent to leave the U.S. before facing deportation.
The rebranding of the app is seen as part of a broader effort to overhaul immigration policies and may enhance government tracking of undocumented immigrants.