Illegal Immigrants Facing Massive New Financial Penalties For Refusing to Self-Deport

Illegal Immigrants Facing Massive New Financial Penalties For Refusing to Self-Deport

A new federal rule now allows immigration officers to fine illegal immigrants who defy court orders to leave. The change revives a rarely enforced law and speeds up the penalty process, cutting down notice and appeal timelines. Key Facts: The Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and Justice (DOJ) issued a new joint rule authorizing fines for illegal immigrants who ignore departure orders. The 30-day advance notice requirement for fines has be…