Federal judge blocks Trump's $1.8M fines for illegal migrants

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 08:07 · Archive

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's plan to fine migrants up to $1.8 million each.

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's plan to impose fines of up to $1.8 million on migrants for ignoring final deportation orders. The judge ruled that the Department of Homeland Security unlawfully imposed the civil penalties.

The judge called the fines 'exorbitant' and said they would hurt migrants, who already 'live in an economically precarious position'.

How it is being reported

• Federal judge blocks Trump administration fines of up to $1.8M for migrantsA federal judge blocked the Trump administration's migrant fines of up to $1.8 million, ruling DHS unlawfully imposed civil penalties for ignoring final deportation orders.Fox News · 7 Oct, 07:44
• Trump's plan to fine illegal migrants $1.8M EACH blocked by Clinton-appointed judgeThe judge called Trump's fines 'exorbitant' and said they would hurt migrants, who already 'live in an economically precarious position.'Daily Mail · 6 Oct, 17:06

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