Proposed rule for fines against people who disobey immigration judges
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The Department of Justice is proposing a new set of rules that would allow immigration judges to issue civil money penalties (fines) against certain individuals. This authority is part of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which allows the Attorney General to set regulations for these types of sanctions.
Why it matters: This is an administrative change that gives immigration judges more direct tools to penalize people who interfere with their proceedings or ignore their authority.
Who it affects
- Immigration judges
This is a proposed rule from the Department of Justice; readers should check the Federal Register for the full text before relying on these procedures.
Agency: Justice Department, Executive Office for Immigration Review
Source: Federal Register — read the official document