Imposition and Collection of Civil Penalties for Certain Immigration-Related Violations
Summary
This federal regulation establishes new financial penalties that the government can impose on individuals and businesses that violate immigration laws. The penalties are designed to enforce immigration rules and give the government a financial tool to address violations without going through lengthy court proceedings.
Key Points
- 1The government can now issue fines directly to people or companies that break immigration laws, without requiring a full court case
- 2This applies to various immigration violations, such as hiring undocumented workers, failing to maintain proper documentation, or other related offenses
- 3Businesses and individuals have the right to dispute these penalties and request a hearing before being forced to pay
- 4The regulation went into effect in June 2025, and the public had until July 29, 2025 to submit comments about the new rule
- 5These civil penalties are separate from criminal prosecution and deportation, giving the government an additional enforcement option
Key Dates
June 27, 2025
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