Completely and totally false.
Illegals committed a Federal Crime crossing the Border without permission. While there are some Civil Laws governing Illegal Entry (don't) what we're talking about here is a Criminal Violation.
Illegally crossing the border into the United States is a crime. Search for Immigration Lawyer representation if you or a Loved one needs help. Call Today
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Is Unlawful Entry a Felony?
Yes, unlawful entry is a felony. And having a felony offense makes it extremely difficult to legally reenter the United States. A list of undocumented immigration civil offenses and violation consequences are listed below.
Punishment for Crossing the Border Illegally
The consequences of illegally crossing the border become harsher upon illegal re-entry. The number of times a person has illegally entered the U.S. determines how severe their punishment will be. Punishments for reentry into the United States are found in 8 U.S. Code § 1325 and
8 U.S. Code § 1326.
Punishments for illegal crossings include criminal penalties for reentry as well as “reentry of certain removed” people, such as those removed due to a conviction of an aggravated felony, misdemeanors, crimes, and felonies that differ from aggravated felony.