Trump Launches CBP Home App for Undocumented Migrants
- paolo bibat
- Mar 20
- 1 min read
Updated: Mar 20
US President Donald Trump has unveiled a divisive new digital tool, CBP Home, aimed at encouraging undocumented migrants to voluntarily leave the country before facing arrest.
The app, introduced as part of Trump’s hardline immigration crackdown, allows individuals to submit personal details to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to "streamline" their departure process.
Critics argue the initiative pressures vulnerable communities through fear of detention, while supporters claim it offers a "dignified exit" to avoid forced removals.
The app’s rollout aligns with the Trump administration’s broader efforts to prioritize deportations and reduce undocumented populations.
However, immigrant rights groups have slammed CBP Home as a coercive tactic, accusing the government of weaponizing technology to intimidate migrants.
Legal experts also question the app’s data privacy safeguards and potential constitutional overreach.
