They were forced to pay $8 million in fines for hiring illegals.. | Asmongold TV

September 27, 2026

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In a single line from a news report, Asmongold spots the detail that derails the whole story: a 100% substantive violation rate at one company, CCS Facility Service in Denver. Not one or two slip-ups, but every single employee on the books was unauthorized to work. ICE had issued $8 million in fines across three businesses that appear to be shell companies for the same operation. Asmongold’s reaction is immediate and visceral: a fine is an accounting problem, not a deterrent. The central question of the episode is whether civil fines can actually stop the systematic hiring of undocumented workers, or whether the only real solution is the kind of brutal, personal accountability that makes executives sweat.

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What you'll learn

1 (01:17) **ICE Issues $8 Million in Fines for Hiring Illegals** - Asmongold reacts to a news report about ICE fining three local businesses for knowingly employing at least 87 unauthorized workers.
2 (02:23) **The "Crucify a Few" Deterrence Argument** - Asmongold argues that only harsh, personal punishment will stop the practice.
3 (03:23) **Shell Companies and Accountability Avoidance** - The report reveals that the three fined businesses are likely the same entity using shell companies.
4 (05:17) **Decades of Illegal Immigration and a "Scammer" Solution** - Asmongold proposes a creative, punitive system for enforcement.
5 (06:10) **How ICE Audits Work and the "Three Prong" Approach** - The news report explains the I-9 audit process and ICE's enforcement strategy.
6 (07:09) **Fines Are "Boring," Jail Time is the Cake** - Asmongold reiterates that fines alone are insufficient and demands real accountability.
7 (08:34) **Personal Brutal Accountability Would End It Overnight** - Asmongold argues that fear of personal consequences would force companies to self-regulate.

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