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Trump administration offering migrant children $3,000 to self-deport

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A Department of Homeland Security official said Tuesday that unaccompanied migrant children are being offered $3,000 to self-deport .

The official told ABC News that minors who are in government custody, are 14 years or older, and have no gang affiliation are eligible for the stipend.

A spokesperson said DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin is "leading efforts to rescue these children and stop their exploitation."

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