Afghanistan, Dec. 7 -- U.S. Border Patrol chief Michael Banks has ordered undocumented migrants detained after illegal entry to pay a $5,000 fee, escalating enforcement measures.
U.S. Border Patrol chief Michael Banks has announced a new policy requiring undocumented migrants detained after illegally entering the country to pay a $5,000 detention fee. The rule applies to anyone aged 14 or older who crossed the border without inspection.
Banks made the announcement on X, stating that the order covers "all illegal foreign nationals," regardless of where they crossed, how long they have been in the United States, or whether they currently have ongoing immigration cases. The declaration marks one of the strictest enforcement measures introduc...