Title: Trump Administration's New Rule to Expedite Fines for Undocumented Immigrants: A Closer Look
The Trump administration has taken another step towards tightening immigration policies in the United States by proposing a new rule that eliminates the 30-day warning period before fines begin. This move is aimed at expediting the process of penalizing undocumented immigrants, who will now face immediate fines ranging from $100 to $500 per illegal entry into the U.S., up to almost $10,000 for failure to voluntary deport after a judge orders it, and up to $1,000 per day for those who do not comply with a removal order.
This proposed rule is set to be published in the Federal Register on Friday and was obtained by ABC News earlier this week. The departments of Justice and Homeland Security are behind this initiative, which they believe will streamline procedures related to failure-to-depart penalties and unlawful entry violations. According to the proposed rule, DHS believes that these types of penalties warrant more efficient processes due to their nature as failures in compliance with immigration laws.
The new process applies not only to those who enter the U.S. illegally but also to individuals who ignore final orders of removal and those in the country without permission who do not adhere to a judge's voluntary departure order. This move is part of President Trump's ongoing efforts to crack down on illegal immigration, which he reinstated after taking office in January following its suspension during the Biden administration.
Assistant DHS Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated that "the law doesn’t enforce itself; there must be consequences for breaking it." She added that President Trump and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem are committed to upholding law and order while making government processes more effective in enforcing immigration laws. In an effort to encourage self-deportation, the Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) Home app users who choose to leave voluntarily will have any fines waived.
The potential implications of this new rule are significant as it signals a continued hardline approach towards undocumented immigrants by the Trump administration. It remains to be seen how these changes will impact public opinion and whether they will deter more individuals from attempting to enter or remain in the U.S. illegally. As we await further developments, one thing is clear: this move underscores the importance of understanding and respecting immigration laws while emphasizing the need for efficient enforcement mechanisms.
Source: [Original Article](https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-administration-eliminating-warning-period-fining-us-illegally/story?id=123249981) #trump
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