Currently, the average cost of arrest, the detention and expulsion of an immigrant in an irregular situation in the United States is $ 17,121, according to the Ministry of Internal Security.
The government of Donald Trump announced on Monday that he was going to pay immigrants in an irregular situation so that they“Auto-express”that is to say that they return themselves to their country of origin. He plans to cover their transport costs and allocate a sum of $ 1,000, paid after their return to their country, according to a press release from the Ministry of Internal Security (DHS).
“When you are (in the United States) illegally, self-expulsion is the best way-the safest and most economical-to leave the United States to avoid being arrested”said the owner of the DHS, Kristi Noem in this press release. The starting process must be done via the CBP Home mobile phone application, said the DHS, which also ensures that “Auto-expulsion is a worthy way to leave the United States”.
“Lower costs”
In its press release, the ministry considers that this procedure “Will lower the costs of an expulsion of around 70%”. According to him, the average cost of arrest, the detention and expulsion of an immigrant in an irregular situation in the United States is currently $ 17,121. A Honduras person used the program to return to their country, according to the DHS.
Donald Trump, who had promised during his campaign to conduct “The largest expulsion operation in the history of the country”has made the fight against illegal immigration one of his priorities since his return to power in January. He spoke of a supposed «invasion» of the country by “Criminals from abroad” And proceeds to very publicized expulsions, in particular those of more than 250 people in the majority of Venezuelan towards Salvador under an 18th century law and an unprecedented agreement signed with this country of Central America. These expulsions are the subject of an showdown between his government and the judiciary.
