Presidential Proclamation Establishing Project Homecoming
May 9, 2025
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The Frame
This policy introduces a new federal framework for immigration enforcement that combines voluntary departure incentives with a substantial increase in personnel authorized to conduct removals and asset seizures.
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Individuals residing in the U.S. illegally
They are presented with a choice between voluntary departure with financial incentives or remaining and facing increased enforcement and potential asset seizure.
State and local law enforcement
They may be deputized and contracted by the Department of Homeland Security to assist in enforcement and removal operations.
Last recorded activity May 9, 2025.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The program offers financial 'exit bonuses' and free air travel to individuals who voluntarily and permanently depart the U.S.
- The Secretary of Homeland Security is directed to increase the enforcement and removal workforce by at least 20,000 officers within 60 days.
- Consequences for remaining include potential prosecution, incarceration, wage garnishment, and confiscation of personal property such as homes and vehicles.
- The administration estimates that costs related to illegal immigration exceeded $150 billion in fiscal year 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 'CBP Home' application?
What happens if an individual chooses not to participate in the voluntary departure program?
Why It Matters
This policy introduces a new federal framework for immigration enforcement that combines voluntary departure incentives with a substantial increase in personnel authorized to conduct removals and asset seizures.
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Discoveries
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Expansion of Enforcement Personnel
The order mandates a rapid 60-day timeline to increase the DHS enforcement workforce by 20,000 personnel, a significant operational scaling.
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