Trump administration eliminating warning period for fining those in the US illegally: Exclusive
Source: ABC News
June 27, 2025, 5:05 AM
The Trump administration is looking to speed up its ability to fine those in the United States illegally -- up to $1,000 per day -- according to a rule set to be published Friday in the Federal Register that was obtained by ABC News. Currently, the government can alert those in the U.S. illegally 30 days before it starts issuing fines.
The rule proposed by the departments of Justice and Homeland Security allows the government to immediately start fining those in the U.S. illegally. “DHS believes that the nature of the failure-to-depart and unlawful entry penalties supports the need for more streamlined procedures,” the proposed rule says.
The new process will apply to those who enter the U.S. illegally, ignore final orders of removal, and those in the U.S. illegally who do not comply with a judge’s voluntary departure order.
Fines will range from $100 to $500 per illegal entry into the U.S., up to almost $10,000 for failure to voluntary deport after a judge orders it, and up to $1,000 per day for those who do not comply with a removal order.
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