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DHS directs ICE attorneys to pursue asylum fraud cases

  1. Original Date Announced

    May 26, 2026

    DHS announced that it released a new directive instructing ICE to take additional steps to "crack down" on fraudulent asylum claims. As reported by CBS, DHS General Counsel James Percival issued a memo instructing ICE attorneys within the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor to develop “anti-fraud policies” designed for “robust enforcement” of federal anti-fraud law. The memo states that efforts “should include enforcement against immigration attorneys filing false asylum claims in immigration court.” While the directive does not create new penalties, it may expand the use of enforcement tools already available, including fines, cease-and-desist orders, referrals for attorney discipline, and potentially criminal charges.

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    2026.05.26 Reported: DHS memo directs ICE to ramp up asylum-related fraud cases - CBS News 2026.05.26 DHS - DHS Takes Additional Steps to Crack Down on Asylum Fraud
  2. Effective Date

    May 26, 2026

Current Status

None

Original Trump Policy Status

Trump Administration Action: Agency Directive
Agencies Affected: DHS ICE

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