Controlling the undocumented. Fine and deport.
I'm sure you've heard the stories. The undocumented refusing to assimilate. It's not just an American problem, but Europe's also. Several countries are doing something about it.
- Netherlands: Immigrants subject to civic integration requirements can be fined for failing to complete required integration activities on time. Under current rules, fines can reach €1,000 for not completing a learning track, plus €340 penalties for certain required integration modules. [inburgeren.nl], [nt2oefening.nl]
- Germany: In cases where attendance at an integration course is legally required, non-compliance can lead to sanctions. Official and legal guidance indicates fines of up to €1,000 have been used for failure to comply with compulsory attendance requirements. [reddit.com], [almanypedia.de]
- Italy: The recent school integration measures reported in 2026 include fines for parents who skip mandatory Italian-language lessons tied to their children's school integration. Reported penalties can reach about €1,120. [foxnews.com]
- Other countries, including France, Denmark, Austria, and others, require language proficiency for residence or citizenship.
- Time for the US to follow the Europeans.