Trump Administration’s NEW $998 Fine – OUTRAGE!

The Trump administration is escalating its immigration enforcement by imposing hefty $998 daily fines on migrants who refuse deportation orders, potentially costing them their life savings and property if they don’t comply.

At a Glance

  • Migrants face $998 daily fines for refusing to leave after receiving final deportation orders
  • Fines could be applied retroactively for up to five years, potentially exceeding $1 million
  • Policy based on 1996 federal law allowing civil penalties for non-compliance with deportation orders
  • Self-deportation via CBP Home app offers path to maintain future legal immigration eligibility
  • Non-compliance may result in property seizure, jail time, and permanent ban from legal entry

Substantial Daily Penalties for Deportation Resisters

The Trump administration has announced a significant financial deterrent for unauthorized immigrants who refuse to leave the country after receiving deportation orders. Under the new enforcement plan, migrants face fines of $998 per day for failing to depart voluntarily. The Department of Homeland Security is actively encouraging illegal immigrants to use the CBP Home app to arrange their departure and avoid these substantial penalties.

These fines are based on a 1996 federal immigration law that permits civil penalties for immigrants who do not comply with removal orders. The administration proposes applying these fines retroactively for up to five years, which could result in penalties exceeding $1 million per individual. For many unauthorized migrants, with approximately 26% living below the poverty line, such fines would be financially devastating.

Self-Deportation Benefits Vs. Serious Consequences

The administration has emphasized several benefits for those who choose to self-deport rather than face forced removal. Migrants who leave voluntarily can keep any money they’ve earned in the U.S., maintain eligibility for future legal immigration opportunities, and may even receive subsidized flights to their home countries. This approach allows for the possibility of legal re-entry at a later date, unlike the permanent barriers faced after forced deportation.

“Illegal aliens should use the CBP Home app to self-deport and leave the country now. If they don’t, they will face the consequences. This includes a fine of $998 per day for every day that the illegal alien overstayed their final deportation order.”, says a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson.

The consequences for failing to self-deport extend beyond the daily fines. If fines remain unpaid, Customs and Border Protection would have authority to seize migrants’ property and assets. Additional penalties include apprehension by DHS, potential jail time, and prohibition from ever legally reentering the United States. Materials distributed by the administration clearly state: “If you fail to self-deport, you may be subject to jail time.”

Historical Context and Current Legal Framework

This isn’t the first time the Trump administration has utilized the 1996 law for immigration enforcement. In 2018, nine immigrants were fined under this provision, although most of those fines were later rescinded or reduced. The current implementation represents a significantly expanded use of this enforcement tool as part of what Trump has described as the “largest deportation operation” in U.S. history.

“Self-deportation is safe,” states a flyer being distributed to migrants with deportation orders, emphasizing the administration’s preference for voluntary compliance over forced removal.

The Supreme Court recently bolstered the administration’s deportation authority by allowing the use of a 1798 wartime law to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members. The court also temporarily blocked a federal judge’s order related to an illegally deported Maryland father, further strengthening the executive branch’s immigration enforcement capabilities during this period of heightened removal operations.

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