Immigrants face significant financial penalties for staying in the country after being ordered to leave. A notable case involves a 22-year-old whose family received a notice stating his father owed a substantial amount. The fine, totaling $1.8 million, stems from ignoring a deportation order issued over two decades ago.

Private companies are profiting from these fines, collecting fees on top of the penalties. They also receive government contracts, allowing them to earn from tax dollars.

Further information on this issue can be found through the Scripps News ICE Inc. investigation, which delves into the details of these fines and the companies involved.