The Trump Administration has begun issuing notices to illegal immigrants, informing them they owe hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines for being in the United States illegally.

Based on multiple sources, the Trump administration implemented a policy to impose very large fines, sometimes up to $1.8 million, on migrants who failed to leave the United States after receiving deportation orders. These fines are part of a broader strategy to pressure undocumented immigrants into 'self-deporting' by threatening severe financial penalties. Reports indicate that thousands of migrants received such notices, with total fines amounting to billions of dollars collectively.

The fines stem from a 1996 law but were enforced more aggressively under Trump, including a new system introduced in 2019 that allowed immigration officers to impose these massive penalties. While some fines were later withdrawn after legal challenges, many remain in place and are being pursued through lawsuits and collection efforts. This approach was widely reported by reputable news outlets and immigration advocacy groups, confirming the claim's core accuracy.