The Trump administration has announced it will issue fines of $998 per day to illegal immigrants who do not voluntarily deport themselves.
Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin told Fox News, “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,” McLaughlin added.
Reuters further notes that a Trump official confirmed the administration intends to use a 1996 law to apply retroactive penalties on illegal aliens dating back up to five years, meaning fines could rack up to over $1 million.
Trump plans to fine migrants $998 a day for failing to leave after deportation order https://t.co/x1NP5omvg9 pic.twitter.com/krOREZ7wbd
— Reuters Legal (@ReutersLegal) April 8, 2025
The report also states that government emails suggest the administration could seize property owned by illegals who refuse to pay the fines.
🚨HAPPENING NOW🚨
— Breanna Morello (@BreannaMorello) April 8, 2025
DHS will enforce a law that will allow them to fine illegal aliens up to $998/day for failing to self deport from the U.S.
This 1996 law also allows them to seize property for non-payment. pic.twitter.com/DfxmtXkje1
A DHS flyer aimed at illegals has also been highlighted by Fox News, touting the “benefits” and “consequences” of self-deporting, and includes mention of the huge fines.
“Self-deportation is safe. Leave on your own terms by picking your departure flight,” the flyer states.
3/ Just got confirmation: DHS is sending "formal termination notices" RIGHT NOW. They're telling people to "voluntarily self-deport" using the rebranded "CBP Home App" 🤔
— Rod D. Martin (@RodDMartin) April 8, 2025
If you don't self-deport, you can NEVER come back! pic.twitter.com/tCUX1kg3kX
The flyer further notes that those who make the decision to leave will be allowed to keep the money they earned in America, and still be eligible for legal immigration, in the future as well as subsidized flights if they cannot afford them.
It further adds that those who do not leave immediately will be “apprehended by DHS with no opportunity to get your affairs in order beforehand,” and could face additional fines of $1,000 to $5,000 for failing to self deport after “claiming that you will.”
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