Wednesday, April 28, 2021

We don't need no stinkin' laws!-----DHS Announces Rescission of Civil Penalties for Failure-to-Depart | Homeland Security

DHS Announces Rescission of Civil Penalties for Failure-to-Depart | Homeland Security
WASHINGTON – Today, at the direction of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) rescinded two delegation orders related to the collection of civil financial penalties for noncitizens who fail to depart the U.S., stating they run counter to the agency’s best interest.
“There is no indication that these penalties promoted compliance with noncitizens’ departure obligations,” said Secretary Mayorkas.  
“We can enforce our immigration laws without resorting to ineffective and unnecessary punitive measures.”...Read all.

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