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politics3 days ago•5 min saved

Judge halts $84 billion in migrant fines over due process violations

A federal judge in Massachusetts blocked the Trump administration’s use of civil fines against migrants who fail to leave after deportation orders. The ruling stays an ICE rule that streamlined penalty assessments, citing violations of the Administrative Procedure Act and the Fifth Amendment. The administration had issued over 103,000 fines totaling $84 billion since January 2025, with individual penalties reaching up to $1.8 million. The court found the process ignored individual circumstances and threatened to push low-income migrants into insolvency.

via Fox News|

#civil-penalties #dhs #federal-courts

politics8 months ago•7 min saved

Trump administration seeks $941,114 civil penalty for undocumented immigrant's failure to depart

The Trump administration filed a federal lawsuit in Richmond, VA seeking $941,114 plus interest from Marta Alicia Ramirez Veliz for allegedly staying in the United States for more than three years after a deportation order, calculated from a $998 daily fine over 943 days. The case is part of a broader push to enforce civil penalties on undocumented immigrants who fail to depart, a program revived by executive actions and expanding in scope, though legal experts note patterns are still unclear and debate over due process continues.

via Politico|

#civil-penalties #deportation #ice

business3 years ago•1 min saved

FTC Cracks Down on Fake Product Reviews with Tougher Regulations

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a rule to crack down on marketers who use fake reviews of products, aiming to ban fake reviews, suppress negative reviews, and pay for positive reviews. Violators may face hefty fines, and the rule is intended to level the playing field for honest companies. Fake reviews have been a persistent issue on platforms like Amazon and Google, and the pandemic has exacerbated the problem. The FTC's proposed rule also includes provisions against review hijacking, offering incentives for positive reviews, undisclosed roles of company officers and managers in writing reviews, and other deceptive practices. The FTC will accept public comment on the proposal for 60 days.

via CNN|

#amazon #business #civil-penalties

politics3 years ago•5 min saved

Nebraska Senator Blocks Trans Rights Bills While Ban on Gender-Affirming Care Advances

Nebraska state senators advance the controversial "Let Them Grow" act banning gender-affirming care for anyone under 19 and creating civil penalties for anyone violating it. Supporters had just enough votes, 33, to break a three-day filibuster on LB 574. Outside the chamber, some parents of transgender kids and members of the LBGTQ community were in tears. Several senators made emotional pleas not to advance the bill saying it will harm, not protect kids. The bill will still have to survive two more rounds of debate and filibusters.

via KETV Omaha|

#civil-penalties #filibuster #gender-affirming-care

politics3 years ago•5 min saved

Nebraska Legislature Advances Controversial Bills on Transgender Rights.

Nebraska lawmakers advanced the Let Them Grow Act, which would ban gender-affirming procedures for those under age 19, to a second round of debate. The bill also provides for civil penalties for doctors or counselors who offer gender-affirming procedures to those under age 19. State Sens. Megan Hunt and Machaela Cavanaugh have promised to filibuster every bill that comes before lawmakers for the rest of the session. The Nebraska and American Medical Associations oppose the bill, while Republican Gov. Jim Pillen has said he will sign it into law if it reaches his desk.

via KETV Omaha|

#civil-penalties #filibuster #gender-affirming-procedures