Undocumented Mother Faces $1.8 Million Fine: A Fight for Family and Survival

A Honduran mother, who fled gang violence in her home country and sought asylum in the United States, is now facing a staggering $1.8 million fine from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The mother of three, who chose to remain anonymous, shared her story with Telemundo 51, explaining that her asylum application was denied, and she has been under a deportation order since 2020. "I don't have the means to pay," she said, visibly distraught. Her attorney, Michelle Sanchez, stated that her client was never notified about the impending fine and believes the large sum is based on a law that fines undocumented individuals $500 a day. The case highlights the complexities of U.S. immigration law and the harsh consequences faced by undocumented immigrants. The attorney is working to challenge the fine, aiming to prevent the separation of the mother from her three U.S.-born children.