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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – MainAugust 17, 2026Miami-Dade

Immigrant mother successfully contests $1.8 million federal immigration fine

A Houston mother successfully appealed and eliminated a $1,820,352 federal immigration fine after receiving a notice demanding either monthly payments of $3,000 or self-deportation. The Department of Homeland Security officially closed her case and canceled the fine on August 10 after her legal counsel provided documentation regarding her ongoing U-visa process and work authorization.

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Why It Matters

This case highlights the potential for individuals with final deportation orders to contest massive federal fines by seeking legal counsel to verify their status and appeal erroneous or outdated enforcement actions.

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Who's Mentioned

locationHouston“Location of the affected individual.”personNaimeh Salem“Immigration attorney who provided expert context on how such fines are applied.”organizationDepartment of Homeland Security“Federal agency that issued and subsequently canceled the fine.”