The ALIEN Act would authorize federal courts to order restitution payments from individuals convicted of illegally entering or remaining in the United States. The legislation amends existing law to add unlawful entry and presence violations to the types of offenses for which courts can impose restitution orders alongside criminal sentences. This change would affect immigrants convicted under federal immigration law, potentially requiring them to pay financial penalties beyond any fines or imprisonment they receive. The bill does not specify the amount of restitution or establish dedicated funding, leaving those details to judicial discretion. No implementation timeline is provided in the legislation.
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