Trump Admin Fining Migrants Thousands to Recoup Deportation Costs

Instead, administration officials say the fines are intended to pressure migrants into voluntarily leaving the country rather than remaining in the United States illegally, USA Today reports

“Our message is clear: Illegal aliens in the country illegally should leave now or face consequences,” a DHS official told the outlet.

Homeland Security published the proposed fee increase in the Federal Register on May 20 and is accepting public comments on the policy through June 22.