• DHS launched first charter flight for migrants opting self-deport with USD 1,000 stipend
• Flight carried 64 people from Honduras and Colombia, departing Houston
• Participants received travel aid, stipend and chance to return legally later

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has conducted its first charter flight for migrants who agreed to “self-deport” under a new program that offers a USD 1,000 stipend to those voluntarily leaving the United States.

The self-deportation program was announced in March. Since then, the administration has paid for some migrants’ tickets to return to their home countries via commercial airlines. Monday’s flight departed Houston at about 9:30 a.m., carrying 64 people from Honduras and Colombia, according to a DHS official.

A “chance to return legally later”? Unlikely as long as King Donald reigns.

First flight departs US under Trump’s $1,000 ‘self-deport’ deal

The Trump administration launched a self-deportation program offering USD 1,000 to migrants who leave voluntarily. DHS conducted the first charter flight Monday, returning 64 people to Colombia and Honduras.

https://www.indiatoday.in/world/us-news/story/first-flight-departs-us-under-trumps-1000-self-deport-deal-glbs-2727328-2025-05-20