DHS to Fine Illegal Aliens $998 a Day Who Defy Deportation Orders

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

46% : One source told Reuters that DHS "plans to apply the penalties retroactively for up to five years, which could result in fines of more than $1 million." From Reuters: In response to questions from Reuters, U.S. Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement that immigrants in the U.S. illegally should use a mobile app formerly known as CBP One - rebranded as CBP Home under Trump - to "self deport and leave the country now." "If they don't, they will face the consequences," McLaughlin said.
43% : Emails reviewed by Reuters show the White House has pressed U.S. Customs and Border Protection to handle the issue of penalties, property seizures for migrants who don't pay, and the sale of their assets.

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