1 Million Illegal Immigrants 'Self-Deport' Under Trump, Wages Rise: Report

Greater border enforcement and large-scale deportations were key promises Donald Trump made while campaigning to return to the White House. In the initial months of his new term, his administration has moved swiftly to fulfil those promises, rolling out a wave of immigration-related executive orders at a pace nearly six times faster than in the early months of his first presidency.

According to a report by The New York Post, the Donald Trump administration has implemented a two-track plan to reduce the unauthorised population in the US. One track focuses on arrests and deportations, prioritising criminals. The other track encourages self-deportation through registration programmes, financial incentives, and public awareness campaigns. The "CBP Home" app allows migrants to notify the government of their intent to depart. ---More...