The Trump administration floated the idea of giving $1,000 to illegal immigrants who voluntarily leave the country. The goal is to speed up self-deportation as part of a broader crackdown on illegal immigration. The proposed payments would come in addition to the cost of plane or bus travel. The goal is to reduce the logistical and financial burden of mass deportations. Supporters say the plan is a pragmatic solution that could thin the backlog in detention facilities and court cases. However, some conservatives criticize the idea as rewarding unlawful behavior, with some arguing that we shouldn’t have to pay people to follow the law. The proposal underscores ongoing tensions within the conservative community over how best to enforce border security
and uphold the rule of law.