Republicans propose charging US asylum seekers $1,000 per application
- House Republicans have introduced a bill that would require asylum seekers to pay $1,000 to apply for asylum, making it the first fee of its kind in U.S. History.
- The proposed bill includes several other fees, such as $550 for work authorization and $3,500 for sponsoring unaccompanied minors.
- Critics, including immigration attorney Jonathan Grode, argue that these fees will discourage vulnerable individuals from seeking asylum.
- The collected fees aim to fund increased immigration enforcement and operations, totaling $45 billion allocated through 2029.
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Republican budget plan proposes $45 billion for ICE, $1,000 fee on asylum seekers
(The Center Square) – The House Judiciary Committee’s fiscal year 2025 budget proposal is still a work in progress, but the first markup already reveals potentially major changes to the immigration system and regulatory law.


GOP Budget Plan Proposes $45 Billion for ICE, $1,000 Fee for Illegals to Seek Asylum
(Just The News)—The House Judiciary Committee’s fiscal year 2025 budget proposal is still a work in progress, but the first markup already reveals potentially major changes to the immigration system and regulatory law. Under the $5.8 trillion Republican budget instructions, the House Judiciary Committee may spend at least $110 billion to fund priorities of President Donald Trump that fall under its jurisdiction. The committee handles issues rela…
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