In a significant shift towards stricter immigration policies, House Republicans are pushing for billions in funding aimed at enhancing border security and cracking down on illegal immigration. A new budget proposal includes a shocking $1,000 fee for asylum applications, marking the first time such fees will be instituted in U.S. history. The GOP has rolled out a comprehensive funding plan, which includes $69 billion allocated for new Customs and Border Protection agents and construction of a border wall. As part of this aggressive approach, the House Judiciary Committee is set to review immigration policies, while Homeland Security considers additional budget provisions to bolster border security efforts. Lawmakers are moving forward with budget markups that reflect these priorities, as the Republican agenda focuses heavily on immigration enforcement, including mass deportations and detentions.