The Trump administration proposes a program through which undocumented migrant children can receive $2,500 to voluntarily return to their countries, sparking controversy.

A new initiative from the Trump administration provides for offering $2,500 to undocumented migrant children to voluntarily return to their countries, a measure considered unprecedented. Although voluntary departure was an option, financial incentives raise concerns about exploiting the vulnerabilities of these minors. Activists and experts warn that the policy could contradict existing legal protections and could severely impact migrant families. Criticism focuses on the risks of trafficking and how children are used in deportation operations.