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ICE Fines Attorneys $12K, Courts Hold Mega Master Hearings

5/28/2026

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On May 26, 2026, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) General Counsel James Percival memo, citing President Donald Trump’s orders, directed ICE to apply fraud statutes to attorneys filing false asylum claims.
ICE may fine offenses up to $4,730, subsequent offenses up to $11,823, and refer attorneys to disciplinary boards.
Immigration courts hold ‘mega master’ hearings with over 100 migrants, a practice attorneys say raises removal orders because notices are missed.

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Story summary

On May 26, 2026, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) General Counsel James Percival memo, citing President Donald Trump’s orders, directed ICE to apply fraud statutes to attorneys filing false asylum claims.
ICE may fine offenses up to $4,730, subsequent offenses up to $11,823, and refer attorneys to disciplinary boards.
Immigration courts hold ‘mega master’ hearings with over 100 migrants, a practice attorneys say raises removal orders because notices are missed.