Saturday, May 10, 2025 - U.S President Donald Trump has announced strict measures targeting undocumented immigrants who fail to voluntarily leave the country.
While signing a new Executive Order establishing the
first-ever self-deportation program, Trump stated that illegal immigrants who
refuse to register and exit the U.S will face five severe penalties in addition
to automatic deportation.
The directive outlines consequences including total wage
garnishment, indefinite detention, hefty fines, asset seizure, and deportation
under undisclosed conditions determined by federal authorities.
“If illegal aliens choose to remain in America, they are
remaining illegally—and they will face severe consequences,” Trump warned.
Undocumented individuals who ignore the order may have their
entire income withheld, face lengthy prison terms, and lose personal property
including homes, cars, and businesses.
Additionally, their deportation could occur at any time,
under circumstances chosen solely by the Government.
Trump emphasized that the U.S. won’t guarantee return to a
specific home country, only that individuals will be removed from U.S soil.
However, Trump also offered an incentive for those who
self-deport through the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Home application, will
receive a free flight, a financial bonus, and possible future support for legal
re-entry.
He claimed this policy would eventually save the U.S
trillions of dollars in immigration-related expenses.
The move has drawn mixed reactions, with supporters praising
the administration’s tough stance on illegal immigration, while critics argue
the measures are excessive and inhumane.
Estimates suggest that approximately 30,000 Kenyans are
living in the United States without proper documentation.
Additionally, data from the U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE) indicates that as of November 2024, there are 1,282 Kenyan
nationals with final orders of removal, meaning they are legally required to
leave the country.
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