Undocumented people are now being charged $998 per day for being in America illegally

Comment #4

konane — Thu, 07 May 2026 14:07:30 GMT

Thanks CDanaT. I agree. However would like to see those holding office to be personally respon$ible for decisions made contrary to recognized law. That may be a far reach but bet their decisions would be better considered.

Comment #3

CDanaT — Thu, 07 May 2026 12:22:22 GMT

Too bad that fine couldn't be assessed to states/cities that harbor these illegal criminals.

Comment #2

konane — Thu, 07 May 2026 12:09:31 GMT

Thanks Sully. First time hearing about that law. Will be interesting to follow future results of enforcing it.

Comment #1

sully16 — Thu, 07 May 2026 09:19:51 GMT

yikes, maybe that will spur greedy Governors who oppose ICE.

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konane — Thu, 07 May 2026 02:02:35 GMT

Undocumented people are now being charged $998 per day for being in America illegally

The $998 per day fine comes from a 1996 law (8 U.S.C. 1324d) that allows civil penalties for failing to depart after a final removal and deportation order.

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