Day: May 27, 2026

DHS

Immigration Fraud Penalties Introduced

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new policy letting immigration authorities act against law firms participating in immigration fraud. Specifically, this new policy gives Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) authority to pursue disciplinary actions against immigration law firms or attorneys that file false asylum claims in immigration court.

U.S. Government Encourages Citizenship Vetting by Banks

The U.S. government passed an executive order requiring citizenship vetting by American banks. The order is part of a larger effort protecting American financial institutions from fraud. It goes into effect on August 17, 2026. Order Details The executive order proposed the following policies: Banks must report the following activity