Federal Register #2026-21024

Final rule on civil-penalty procedures for specified immigration-related violations

This final rule establishes civil-penalty procedures for specified immigration-related violations. - Government agencies: Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Department of Justice (DOJ), through the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). - The rule covers failure to depart within a voluntary departure period, willful failure or refusal to depart after a final removal order and related conduct, and apprehension during unlawful entry or attempted entry. - ICE may accept a late-filed appeal when documented mail-delivery delays were beyond the appellant’s control. - This is a regulatory action, not a procurement opportunity; no products, services, OEMs, or vendors are requested.

Description

This final rule finalizes an interim final rule on streamlining the assessment of civil penalties under the Immigration and Nationality Act. The penalties concern failure to depart during a voluntary departure period, willful failure or refusal to depart after a final removal order and certain other specified activities, and apprehension while improperly entering or attempting to enter the United States. The final rule addresses comments and makes one change: ICE may accept a late-filed appeal when documented mail delivery delays were beyond the alien’s control. It is effective October 14, 2026.

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