US Implements $5,000 Apprehension Fee for Undocumented Immigrants Under Trump's New Immigration Law

Dec 07, 2025 05:31 pm CST

The United States has begun enforcing a $5,000 apprehension fee for undocumented immigrants over age 14 under President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The penalty applies nationwide regardless of entry point or time spent in the country, with unpaid fees becoming government debt that may prevent future legal immigration opportunities. This comes as border arrests reach their lowest levels since the 1960s.