Trump Administration to Charge Migrants $5,000 “Apprehension Fee”
The Trump administration has implemented a $5,000 apprehension fee for migrants without legal status, applicable to those aged 14 and older apprehended after crossing the border. This new fee, stemming from provisions in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” expands the financial penalties associated with unauthorized entry. The legislation also increases other immigration-related fees and introduces new fees for humanitarian protections, such as asylum applications. Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation to reverse some of these provisions, particularly those affecting unaccompanied children, citing potential negative impacts on their safety and legal rights.
John Q. Hosedrinker