HereS a summary of the article, broken down into key points:
* Lawsuit Against Immigrant: The Biden administration (continuing a strategy from the Trump administration) is suing Marta Alicia Ramirez Veliz for $941,114 plus interest.
* reason for the Lawsuit: Ramirez Veliz allegedly remained in the U.S. after receiving a final deportation order in 2022 (originally issued in 2019).
* financial Penalty Strategy: This lawsuit is part of a broader effort to use large financial penalties to encourage undocumented immigrants to leave the country (“self-deport”).
* Penalty Calculation: The $941,114 figure is based on a $998 daily penalty for the time between the final deportation order and a notification about the fine.
* Unusually Large Fine: Legal experts consider the amount of the fine to be exceptionally high compared to similar cases.
* Lack of Response: The Justice Department and Ramirez Veliz’s attorney haven’t publicly commented on the case.
Essentially,the article details a controversial tactic being used by the government to enforce immigration laws through meaningful financial pressure.
