House Republicans propose $1,000 fee to apply for asylum in US

House Republicans have introduced a new immigration bill that would impose steep fees on certain immigrants, including a $550 charge every six months to renew work permits for asylum seekers, parolees, and those with Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
The proposal, led by the House Judiciary Committee, aims to raise $77 billion to expand detention centers, boost Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) staffing, and support immigration courts.The bill also introduces the first-ever $1,000 fee t