DHS and DOJ Announce Updated Process for Immigration-Related Fines

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a joint interim final rule with the Department of Justice (DOJ) updating procedures for DHS to issue fines for certain immigration-related violations. The new rule will eliminate a 30-day notice period, allow DHS to send fines by regular mail, and move the appeals process from DOJ to DHS, among other changes. The announcement also said that these fines will be forgiven for people who “self-deport” using the CBP Home app.