As more than half a million Haitian migrants learn they must leave the U.S., the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice are implementing a fast-track process to fine illegal immigrants who fail to promptly leave the country.
A new rule has been proposed that would end a 30-day notice period currenty in effect and allow immediate imposition of a fine.
The rule would also allow fines to be sent by regular mail, and shorten the process illegal immigrants can use to contest their fines according to a news release on the Department of Homeland Security’s website.
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“The law doesn’t enforce itself; there must be consequences for breaking it,” Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said.
McLaughlin said President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary
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