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Trump Administration Proposes Raising Immigration Fines to $18,000

5/21/2026

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President Donald Trump’s administration proposes raising immigration fines from $5,130 to $18,000 with comments due June 22, 2026.
Fines target individuals ordered removed in absentia, a group of over 300,000 in 2023.
Since Jan 20, 2025, DHS reports $36 billion in fines to 65,000 migrants.
DHS plans to send 330 officers to cities in more than 40 states and Puerto Rico and offers a $2,600 self-deportation payment used by over 100,000, groups say intimidates migrants.

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President Donald Trump’s administration proposes raising immigration fines from $5,130 to $18,000 with comments due June 22, 2026.
Fines target individuals ordered removed in absentia, a group of over 300,000 in 2023.
Since Jan 20, 2025, DHS reports $36 billion in fines to 65,000 migrants.
DHS plans to send 330 officers to cities in more than 40 states and Puerto Rico and offers a $2,600 self-deportation payment used by over 100,000, groups say intimidates migrants.