Trump Admin Imposes $5,000 Fee for Illegal Entry, Daily Fines Added

• Trump administration imposes a $5,000 'apprehension fee' on individuals aged 14 or older caught entering the US illegally.
• The fee is applied immediately upon arrest, eliminating a prior 30-day notice period, and is in addition to daily fines up to $1,000.
• This new policy applies nationwide to all undocumented individuals, regardless of entry location, duration in the US, or ongoing immigration proceedings.
• Unpaid fees will result in a debt to the US government, potentially blocking future lawful entry or immigration benefits.
• While the administration cites cost-saving, immigration advocates argue the fees intimidate vulnerable migrants and may violate due-process rights.

Why It Matters: New $5,000 fee and daily fines for migrants entering illegally impose severe financial penalties.