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Original Date Announced
May 20, 2025The Washington Post reports that the Trump administration has drafted plans to use $250 million in Department of State (DOS) Migration and Refugee Assistance (MRA) funds for the voluntary repatriation of migrants from active conflict zones. MRA funding has traditionally been for refugee resettlement in the United States as well as efforts to help people return to their home nations once deemed safe. The documents mention Ukrainians, Haitians, Afghans, Palestinians, Libyans, Sudanese, Syrians, and Yemenis as migrants who could be targeted as part of the voluntary-deportation program.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) called these documents “outdated,” but recently signed an agreement with DOS detailing the same processes.
Trump 2.0 [ID #1768]
2025.05.20 Reported: Trump proposal to repatriate Ukrainians, Haitians would use foreign aid funds - Washington PostCurrent Status
NoneOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: ReportedTrump Administration Action: Change in PracticeSubject Matter: EnforcementAgencies Affected: DHS Bureau of Population, Refugees, and MigrationAssociated or Derivative Policies
- May 5, 2025 DHS announces travel assistance and stipend for voluntary self-deportation
- May 9, 2025 Proc. 10935 § 1 directs DOS and DHS to facilitate "voluntary departure" through free travel and relaxed travel document requirements
- May 9, 2025 Proc. 10935 § 2 directs DOS and DHS to provide financial incentives to promote voluntary departure
- May 9, 2025 Proc. 10935 § 3 directs DOS and DHS to promote voluntary departure through a communications campaign and by increasing the number of immigration officers
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