The Trump administration is promoting a holiday-themed self-deportation campaign that critics say is deceptive and cruel toward immigrant communities.

A video released by the Department of Homeland Security on Cyber Monday advertises the agency’s “CBP Home” app, offering undocumented immigrants a free flight and a $1,000 stipend if they voluntarily return to their home countries.

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The social media video, styled like an infomercial, begins with the line: “Are you an illegal alien in the United States? Are you looking for the perfect holiday gift for your family? Then DHS has the best holiday deal of your life!”

To qualify, users must be undocumented and must sign their voluntary departure through the CBP Home app an

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