The Department of Homeland Security conducted a charter flight of 64 self-deporting migrants from Texas to Honduras and Colombia as part of Project Homecoming. The migrants were offered $1,000 and travel assistance to return to their home countries.
Key Points
64 self-deporting migrants were flown to Honduras and Colombia
Participants received a $1,000 stipend and travel assistance
Project Homecoming aims to encourage self-deportation for illegal migrants
Pros
Offering financial support for self-deportation
Providing assistance for migrants to return to their home countries
Preserving the possibility for legal return in the future
Cons
The voluntary nature of self-deportation may not address root causes of migration
Potential challenges for migrants in resettling in their home countries