President Donald Trump signed an executive order to formally establish the “first-ever self-deportation program” on Friday.
Under the program, undocumented immigrants can receive free flights out of the U.S. and $1,000.
“We are making it as easy as possible for illegal aliens to leave America. Any illegal alien can simply show up at an airport and receive a free flight out of our country,” Trump said during a video on social media Friday.
“Illegal aliens who stay in America face punishments, including significant jail time, enormous financial penalties, confiscation of all property, garnishment of all wages, imprisonment and incarceration and sudden deportation, in a place, and manner solely of our discretion,” Trump also said.
