Undocumented immigrant faces $1.82 million fine for failing to leave U.S. after 2005 removal order, documents show

An undocumented immigrant in Florida faces a fine exceeding $1.82 million for failing to leave the U.S. after a removal order issued in 2005, accumulating $500 daily since then. The woman, a mother of three U.S. citizens, had her case reopened in 2024, seeking to lift the order due to her long-term residence and lack of a criminal record, but ICE denied the request citing lack of guidance from the Trump administration. Her attorney, Michelle Sanchez, plans to contest the fine, highlighting that such exorbitant penalties can instill fear among undocumented immigrants.

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