Final rule streamlines civil penalties for failure to depart and unlawful entry
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- Location
- United States (nationwide)
- Event date:
- Oct 14, 2026
- Published:
- Oct 19, 2026
Last updated Oct 19, 2026 · Location shown at city/county level only.
Summary
A DHS/DOJ final rule in the Federal Register, effective Oct. 14, 2026, finalizes a June 2025 interim rule streamlining civil penalties under the INA for people who fail to depart after voluntary departure or a final removal order, or are apprehended entering unlawfully. The only change permits late appeals caused by documented mail delays.
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- Original in English · Imposition and Collection of Civil Penalties for Certain Immigration-Related Violations
Federal Register (DHS/DOJ final rule) · official · Oct 14, 2026
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Automated-assisted review by the AI build agent on 2026-10-19 under explicit project-owner authorization. Original sources were opened and read. Not reviewed by a human editor.