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US judge blocks Trump policy of fining migrants up to $1.8 million
What happened
A US judge has blocked a policy allowing the fining of migrants up to $1.8 million. The policy was put in place during President Donald Trump's term. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had issued over 103,000 fines amounting to about $84 billion to migrants since Trump returned to the White House last year. DHS had no immediate comment.
Why it matters
The blocked policy may have significant implications for migrants and the Department of Homeland Security's approach to immigration enforcement. The policy's impact on migrant communities and the US economy remains unclear. The move may also reflect a shift in the administration's enforcement priorities.
Key facts
- - A US judge blocked a Trump policy. - The policy allowed fines of up to $1.8 million. - DHS issued over 103,000 fines amounting to about $84 billion since Trump returned to the White House. - The fines were issued under the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996.
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