DHS memo directs ICE to ramp up asylum-related fraud cases
The Department of Homeland Security has instructed Immigration and Customs Enforcement to intensify efforts against asylum-related fraud, particularly targeting immigration lawyers. A memo from DHS General Counsel James Percival emphasizes the need for robust enforcement of existing anti-fraud laws. This directive aims to address the perceived misuse of asylum claims and increase accountability among legal representatives in immigration cases.
- ▪DHS has directed ICE to pursue administrative fraud cases against immigration lawyers filing false asylum claims.
- ▪The memo highlights that asylum claims are often misused, with lawyers arguing that nearly all illegal aliens face persecution.
- ▪Existing penalties for fraudulent applications can be significant, with fines reaching up to $11,823 for repeat offenses.
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Exclusive Politics DHS memo directs ICE to ramp up asylum-related fraud cases By Nicole Sganga Nicole Sganga Homeland Security and Justice Correspondent Nicole Sganga is CBS News' homeland security and justice correspondent. She is based in Washington, D.C., and reports for all shows and platforms. Read Full Bio Nicole Sganga May 26, 2026 / 11:25 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The Department of Homeland Security's top lawyer on Tuesday directed Immigration and Customs Enforcement attorneys to aggressively pursue administrative fraud cases against immigration lawyers accused of filing false asylum claims, the latest step in the administration's push to speed up removals, expand enforcement and challenge the legal infrastructure around immigration.In a memo dated May…
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