ICE Ends Ineffective Fines for Undocumented Immigrants
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced on April 21 that it will no longer be fining undocumented immigrants who fail to depart the United States. This action reverses the previous policy that often left immigrants thousands of dollars in debt to the federal government. ICE officials confirmed the rescission of two Trump-era orders, ending the collection of financial penalties and canceling fines already issued to undocumented immigrants. “There is no indication that these penalties promoted compliance with noncitizens’ departure obligations,...
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