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The Independent
17 hours ago
- Politics
- The Independent
Trump administration wants to fine those illegally in the US $1,000 per day until they leave
The Trump administration aims to accelerate its ability to fine individuals in the U.S. illegally, according to a rule published Friday in the Federal Register. Currently, the government notify individuals in the U.S. who are undocumented 30 days before issuing fines. The rule proposed by Attorney Pam Bondi 's Department of Justice and Secretary Kristi Noem 's Department of Homeland Security allows the government to begin fining individuals in the U.S. illegally immediately, up to $1,000 per day. 'DHS believes that the nature of the failure-to-depart and unlawful entry penalties supports the need for more streamlined procedures,' the proposed rule says. The new process will apply to individuals who enter the U.S. illegally, fail to comply with final orders of removal, or do not comply with a judge's voluntary departure order while in the U.S. Fines will range from $100 to $500 for each illegal entry into the U.S., up to nearly $10,000 for failing to voluntarily deport after a judge orders it, and up to $1,000 per day for those who do not comply with a removal order. President Donald Trump introduced fines for migrants illegally in the U.S. during his first term. The program was halted during the Biden administration and then resumed when Trump returned to the White House in January. 'The law doesn't enforce itself; there must be consequences for breaking it,' said Assistant DHS Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said Thursday. 'President Trump and Secretary Noem are standing up for law and order and making our government more effective and efficient at enforcing the American people's immigration laws. Financial penalties like these are just one more reason why illegal aliens should use CBP Home to self-deport now before it's too late.' Those who use the Customs and Border Protection's CBP Home app to self-deport will have any fines imposed on them waived, according to the DHS. As of June 13, the DHS has issued 10,000 fine notices, according to ABC News. Meanwhile, the Senate parliamentarian has advised against a proposed $1,000 fee on immigrants seeking asylum. The chamber's nonpartisan arbiter of Senate rules also stated that other proposed fees on immigrants in Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' would not comply with procedures and would be subject to a higher 60-vote threshold for inclusion. Republicans are relying on the fees and cuts to food stamps and health care to help cover the costs of extending Trump's tax cuts bill, which also includes increased funding for his mass deportation agenda. The spending bill overhauls the system of immigration costs, with dramatic increases and new fees imposed for once-free services. Applying for asylum, which has long been free, will now cost $1,000, with asylum seekers paying an additional $550 for employment applications. Among other fee increases, appealing an immigration judge's decision jumps from $110 to $900, and applying for temporary protected status, which allows people from certain countries facing civil unrest or natural disasters to stay temporarily in the U.S., goes from $50 to $500. For wealthier immigrants, the new fees will be an inconvenience. However, for the vast majority of people, even a few hundred dollars could be enough to alter their plans.
Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Yahoo
California county officials warn drivers not to be ‘duped' by this new text scam popping up all across the US
When you're caught speeding, driving recklessly, running a red light or doing something else that violates traffic laws, there are hefty fines involved. Typically, a police officer hands you a ticket on the spot or you get a notice in the mail. One way your citation won't be delivered? Via text message. Unfortunately, con artists are taking advantage of people who don't know that. I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 6 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says this 7-step plan 'works every single time' to kill debt, get rich in America — and that 'anyone' can do it In Alameda County, California, numerous residents have been getting texts telling them they owe money on unpaid fines from traffic citations. It's all a scam. "There is so much fraud that a lot of people cannot distinguish fraud from reality," Sandi Bethune, an Oakland resident, told ABC News. Thankfully Oakland resident Moises Salazar didn't fall for the text he got citing a traffic violation. 'I read it and I understood it was fake,' he said. Read more: You don't have to be a millionaire to gain access to . In fact, you can get started with as little as $10 — here's how But he is among the growing number of citizens reporting the issue to Alameda County Court, which has since issued a public service announcement about the problem: "... the Court does not contact the public through text messages to make payments for traffic citations. The public is cautioned not to provide financial or personal information if contacted via text or a phone call. The Court does not seek this information through texts or phone calls." It added that anyone concerned about a traffic citation should first visit the court's website to confirm they owe money. They can do this by clicking on "Pay Your Traffic Ticket." From there, residents can input their name and driver's license number to see if there are any outstanding fines. It's a good safety measure with the growth in such scams. "We don't want people to get duped into giving out information that can lead to identity theft," Rosynsky told ABC News. Unfortunately, these scams are not limited to Alameda County — they're happening across the country. (Another popular one? The fake unpaid toll violation.) Never pay a 'delinquent' traffic ticket, parking ticket, or toll without verifying it first. Be especially suspicious if you're asked to pay your fine by wire transfer or another unconventional method. Here are some more tips to protect yourself and others from such scams: Beware of any text citing a traffic violation or unpaid toll. Tip-offs that the texts are fake: The violation is dubious — for example, it says you owe money for parking illegally on Whitehead Street, but you've never been to Whitehead Street. The text comes from an international number or may have been sent to multiple numbers at once. The message says 'dear customer' or 'dear resident' and doesn't use your actual name. If you receive a text of this nature, contact your local county court for more information, or to at least report the scam. You can also try contacting your local Department of Motor Vehicles. You can also report the scam to the U.S. Department of Transportation at (800) 424-9071 or hotline@ The Internet Crime Complaint Center is another place you can report scams of this nature. This tiny hot Costco item has skyrocketed 74% in price in under 2 years — but now the retail giant is restricting purchases. Here's how to buy the coveted asset in bulk Robert Kiyosaki warns of a 'Greater Depression' coming to the US — with millions of Americans going poor. But he says these 2 'easy-money' assets will bring in 'great wealth'. How to get in now Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — here are the alternative assets they're banking on instead Here are 5 'must have' items that Americans (almost) always overpay for — and very quickly regret. How many are hurting you? Stay in the know. Join 200,000+ readers and get the best of Moneywise sent straight to your inbox every week for free. This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind.
Times
a day ago
- Automotive
- Times
Zohran Mamdani is riding a populist wave, like Trump
L et me tell you a (true) Fairytale of New York. Like most New Yorkers with a car, I park my vehicle on the street to save myself the typical $1,000 a month that a spot in a parking garage now costs. Ostensibly to allow for 'street cleaning', but really to raise additional revenue through needless fines, the city has parking restrictions during mornings twice a week for an hour and a half on alternate sides of most streets, so that a vehicle may not be parked and left for more than a couple of days at a time. This has given rise to a New York ritual. Every morning you'll see people sitting in their cars, on their phones and laptops, waiting for the street cleaning machine to pass (it often doesn't, though the traffic cop always does, cheerfully appending $65 tickets to every empty car) and the drivers must then move the car out and back into the precious spot and wait out the remaining time so they can enjoy the privilege of another day or two of free parking.
Times
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Times
Mamdani is riding a populist wave, like Trump
L et me tell you a (true) Fairytale of New York. Like most New Yorkers with a car, I park my vehicle on the street to save myself the typical $1,000 a month that a spot in a parking garage now costs. Ostensibly to allow for 'street cleaning', but really to raise additional revenue through needless fines, the city has parking restrictions during mornings twice a week for an hour and a half on alternate sides of most streets, so that a vehicle may not be parked and left for more than a couple of days at a time. This has given rise to a New York ritual. Every morning you'll see people sitting in their cars, on their phones and laptops, waiting for the street cleaning machine to pass (it often doesn't, though the traffic cop always does, cheerfully appending $65 tickets to every empty car) and the drivers must then move the car out and back into the precious spot and wait out the remaining time so they can enjoy the privilege of another day or two of free parking.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Oxford LTNs: Fines for drivers top £1m over nearly 4 years
Drivers have paid more than £1m in fines for driving through Oxford's Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) over three-and-a-half years, a Freedom of Information request has show more than 52,000 fines have been issued to motorists who drive through LTNs since contentious traffic measure was first trialled on several roads during the pandemic using wooden County Council is legally required to spend money raised from fines on supporting transport. It said the measures had made streets "healthier and safer". Motorists can be fined £70 for driving through the LTNs without an exemption, with the fine reducing to £35 if it is paid within 21 LTNs in Cowley and East Oxford were made permanent in July 2022 and October 2023 respectively after an 18-month figures obtained by the Local Democracy Reporting Service showed the income raised from fines has dropped over county council made a total of £456,976 in 2022, which dropped to £189,887 in 2023, £222,676 in far in 2025, fines have totalled £213,420 giving an overall total so far of £1,082, income raised in fines is offset against the costs of providing parking enforcement and park and ride schemes. Any surplus must be used to fund transport related opposition councillor David Henwood said the money from fines would be used as a "war chest" for more measures "against car owners"."Fines are not being used in a positive way, for example providing school bus services or subsidising bus routes, or even making roads safer by introducing segregated cycle lanes."He added that junctions on the Newman and Churchill Road were "now more dangerous" because of the Gant, cabinet member for transport management on the county council said air quality was "improving" due to LTNs and other initiatives."The LTNs have no doubt helped Oxford to achieve as much as a 38% reduction in nitrogen dioxide levels since 2019."Over time, the benefits should increase," he number of appeals made after a fine was issued stood at 7,186 since 2022.A total of 89% of appeals were successful - although they include cases where liability is transferred to new owners of vehicles. You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
