The Trump administration has announced it will issue fines of $998 per day to illegal immigrants who do not voluntarily deport themselves.
Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin told Fox News, “Illegal aliens should use the CBP Home app to self-deport and leave the country now.”
“If they don’t, they will face the consequences. This includes a fine of $998 per day for every day that the illegal alien overstayed their final deportation order,” McLaughlin added.
Reuters further notes that a Trump official confirmed the administration intends to use a 1996 law to apply retroactive penalties on illegal aliens dating back up to five years, meaning fines could rack up to over $1 million.
The report also states that government emails suggest the administration could seize property owned by illegals who refuse to pay the fines.