Key Highlights
- U. S.
- Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks announced that nearly all illegal immigrants detained will be charged a $5,000 "apprehension fee." In a post on X on Thursday, Banks said illegal immigrants ages 14 and older who entered the country without inspection will face a fee, a provision included in the "big, beautiful bill," which President Donald Trump signed into law in July."This message applies to all illegal aliens — regardless of where they entered, how long they’ve been in the U. S., their current location, or any ongoing immigration proceedings," Banks wrote.
- TRUMP'S REMITTANCE TAX AIMS TO SLOW ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION BY TARGETING THE MONEY FLOW The warning came after a lawsuit was filed Thursday against the federal government on behalf of 21,500 immigrants facing daily penalties of $998, reaching up to $1.8 million each for staying in the U. S.
- illegally.
- Their lawyers argued they were attempting to comply with federal immigration laws.
