The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Monday that the first flight of illegal immigrants opting to self-deport was chartered, sending 64 individuals back to Colombia and Honduras.
“This was a voluntary charter flight, not an [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] enforcement operation,” DHS said its announcement, referring to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, adding that the flight traveled from Houston, Texas, to Honduras and Colombia.
People partaking in the program were “offered the same benefits as any illegal alien who self-deports using the CBP Home App,” said DHS, adding that they all received a $1,000 stipend, travel assistance, and retained the possibility of returning to the United States legally....
