U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks announced this week that illegal aliens age 14 and older who entered the country without inspection will be assessed a $5,000 apprehension fee. The warning came as CBP Air and Marine Operations cautioned would‑be migrants against attempting illegal sea crossings, and the Department of Homeland Security declared that President Trump and Secretary Kristi Noem have delivered seven straight months with zero Border Patrol releases — the longest stretch in history.

Chief Banks announced this week that under 8 U.S.C. §1815, all illegal aliens age 14 and older who entered the country without inspection will be assessed a $5,000 apprehension fee. Banks emphasized that the penalties apply regardless of how long an individual has been in the United States or wh

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