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U.S. Border Patrol Imposes $5,000 Fee on Migrants

12/6/2025

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The U.S. Border Patrol announced a $5,000 apprehension fee for illegal migrants aged 14 and older as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks said the fee applies to illegal aliens, regardless of circumstances.
Arrests at the U.S.-Mexico border have declined to about 7,300 in November.
The Department of Homeland Security says 1.9 million migrants have self-deported since U.S. President Donald Trump took office.

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The U.S. Border Patrol announced a $5,000 apprehension fee for illegal migrants aged 14 and older as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks said the fee applies to illegal aliens, regardless of circumstances.
Arrests at the U.S.-Mexico border have declined to about 7,300 in November.
The Department of Homeland Security says 1.9 million migrants have self-deported since U.S. President Donald Trump took office.