Let's rewind the tape on Karoline Leavitt's gotcha moment regarding undocumented immigrants

[berg80]

Who can forget this gleeful, but inaccurate, attempt to embarrass a pool reporter who asked how many of those immigrants already rounded up were criminals.



The problem being, she was wrong. Or she lied, depending on one's perspective. Lying being something she is not unfamiliar with.

Crimes for Which Migrants are Prosecuted​

Physical presence in the United States without proper authorization is a civil violation, rather than a criminal offense. This means that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) can place a person in removal (deportation) proceedings and can require payment of a fine, but the federal government cannot charge the person with a criminal offense unless they have previously been ordered deported and reentered in violation of that deportation order. Likewise, a person who enters the United States on a valid visa and stays longer than permitted may be put in removal proceedings but cannot face federal criminal charges based solely on this civil infraction. Those who enter or reenter the United States without permission, however, can face criminal charges.

Prosecuting People for Coming to the United States

Over the last two decades, the federal government increasingly has utilized the criminal courts to punish people for immigration violations. This overview provides basic information about entry-related offenses, including the significant costs incurred by the government conducting these...

www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org

I only bring it up because the board's trump devotees were so happy with Leavitt's response. Her boss was no doubt pleased as well. But if anyone should understand the difference between a civil infraction and a crime it's Don since he's been charged with both.

 

[Harry Dresden]

Who can forget this gleeful, but inaccurate, attempt to embarrass a pool reporter who asked how many of those immigrants already rounded up were criminals.



The problem being, she was wrong. Or she lied, depending on one's perspective. Lying being something she is not unfamiliar with.

Crimes for Which Migrants are Prosecuted​

Physical presence in the United States without proper authorization is a civil violation, rather than a criminal offense. This means that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) can place a person in removal (deportation) proceedings and can require payment of a fine, but the federal government cannot charge the person with a criminal offense unless they have previously been ordered deported and reentered in violation of that deportation order. Likewise, a person who enters the United States on a valid visa and stays longer than permitted may be put in removal proceedings but cannot face federal criminal charges based solely on this civil infraction. Those who enter or reenter the United States without permission, however, can face criminal charges.

Prosecuting People for Coming to the United States

Over the last two decades, the federal government increasingly has utilized the criminal courts to punish people for immigration violations. This overview provides basic information about entry-related offenses, including the significant costs incurred by the government conducting these...

www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org

I only bring it up because the board's trump devotees were so happy with Leavitt's response. Her boss was no doubt pleased as well. But if anyone should understand the difference between a civil infraction and a crime it's Don since he's been charged with both.

how many of those "undocumented" illegals have been deported before and are back?..im sure there are quite a few.....that is a federal crime....

 

[berg80]

how many of those "undocumented" illegals have been deported before and are back?

It didn't appear Leavitt had an answer to that question. She was far too eager to make the erroneous point she desperately wanted to make.

 

[Hollie]

It didn't appear Leavitt had an answer to that question. She was far too eager to make the erroneous point she desperately wanted to make.

All questions on immigration should be directed to the democrat brain trust that is Jasmine “Crack head”.

 

[Cellblock2429]

Who can forget this gleeful, but inaccurate, attempt to embarrass a pool reporter who asked how many of those immigrants already rounded up were criminals.



The problem being, she was wrong. Or she lied, depending on one's perspective. Lying being something she is not unfamiliar with.

Crimes for Which Migrants are Prosecuted​

Physical presence in the United States without proper authorization is a civil violation, rather than a criminal offense. This means that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) can place a person in removal (deportation) proceedings and can require payment of a fine, but the federal government cannot charge the person with a criminal offense unless they have previously been ordered deported and reentered in violation of that deportation order. Likewise, a person who enters the United States on a valid visa and stays longer than permitted may be put in removal proceedings but cannot face federal criminal charges based solely on this civil infraction. Those who enter or reenter the United States without permission, however, can face criminal charges.

Prosecuting People for Coming to the United States

Over the last two decades, the federal government increasingly has utilized the criminal courts to punish people for immigration violations. This overview provides basic information about entry-related offenses, including the significant costs incurred by the government conducting these...

www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org

I only bring it up because the board's trump devotees were so happy with Leavitt's response. Her boss was no doubt pleased as well. But if anyone should understand the difference between a civil infraction and a crime it's Don since he's been charged with both.

/---/ You conveniently leave out the entire statute.
What about improper entry — to enter or attempt to enter the U.S. at a place other than a designated port of entry, elude examination or inspection by immigration officers, or attempt to enter or enter through false representations or concealment of facts. A first-time offense of improper entry is typically classified as a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine, imprisonment for up to 6 months, or both. If an individual has been previously convicted of improper entry, any subsequent offense is treated as a felony, subject to a fine or imprisonment for up to 2 years, or both.

civil violation vs misdemeanor vs felony in immigration law enforcement - Working Immigrants

Improper presence: If ICE arrests a person who has been in the U.S. for many years without committing any misdemeanors or felonies, but cannot provide evidence of legal status, they will likely face charges of civil violation of immigration law rather than criminal charges. The person would...

www.workingimmigrants.com

 

[berg80]

You conveniently leave out the entire statute.

Over staying their welcome after legal entry is a civil violation, not a criminal one.

 

[Dragonlady]

how many of those "undocumented" illegals have been deported before and are back?..im sure there are quite a few.....that is a federal crime....

So now you have to make shit up to criminalize these people????? How very Republican of you.

One of my conservative cop friends used to file phony charges to bump his arrest rate saying "They may not have done something this time, but they've gotten away with stuff before".

So much for rights and fair play.

 

[Independent thinker]

Who can forget this gleeful, but inaccurate, attempt to embarrass a pool reporter who asked how many of those immigrants already rounded up were criminals.



The problem being, she was wrong. Or she lied, depending on one's perspective. Lying being something she is not unfamiliar with.

Crimes for Which Migrants are Prosecuted​

Physical presence in the United States without proper authorization is a civil violation, rather than a criminal offense. This means that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) can place a person in removal (deportation) proceedings and can require payment of a fine, but the federal government cannot charge the person with a criminal offense unless they have previously been ordered deported and reentered in violation of that deportation order. Likewise, a person who enters the United States on a valid visa and stays longer than permitted may be put in removal proceedings but cannot face federal criminal charges based solely on this civil infraction. Those who enter or reenter the United States without permission, however, can face criminal charges.

Prosecuting People for Coming to the United States

Over the last two decades, the federal government increasingly has utilized the criminal courts to punish people for immigration violations. This overview provides basic information about entry-related offenses, including the significant costs incurred by the government conducting these...

www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org

I only bring it up because the board's trump devotees were so happy with Leavitt's response. Her boss was no doubt pleased as well. But if anyone should understand the difference between a civil infraction and a crime it's Don since he's been charged with both.

Glorious, wasn't it!

 

[berg80]

Glorious, wasn't it!

Not surprising that you revel in lies and the unfair detainment of human beings.

 

[Harry Dresden]

So now you have to make shit up to criminalize these people????? How very Republican of you.

One of my conservative cop friends used to file phony charges to bump his arrest rate saying "They may not have done something this time, but they've gotten away with stuff before".

So much for rights and fair play.

you think that is made up?....why dont you stick with Canadian affairs...you know as much about illegals as you did about California which is nothing...

 

[Hollie]

Not surprising that you revel in lies and the unfair detainment of human beings.

Not surprising you don't understand that a misdemeanor is still a crime.

 

[marvin martian]

Who can forget this gleeful, but inaccurate, attempt to embarrass a pool reporter who asked how many of those immigrants already rounded up were criminals.



The problem being, she was wrong. Or she lied, depending on one's perspective. Lying being something she is not unfamiliar with.

Crimes for Which Migrants are Prosecuted​

Physical presence in the United States without proper authorization is a civil violation, rather than a criminal offense. This means that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) can place a person in removal (deportation) proceedings and can require payment of a fine, but the federal government cannot charge the person with a criminal offense unless they have previously been ordered deported and reentered in violation of that deportation order. Likewise, a person who enters the United States on a valid visa and stays longer than permitted may be put in removal proceedings but cannot face federal criminal charges based solely on this civil infraction. Those who enter or reenter the United States without permission, however, can face criminal charges.

Prosecuting People for Coming to the United States

Over the last two decades, the federal government increasingly has utilized the criminal courts to punish people for immigration violations. This overview provides basic information about entry-related offenses, including the significant costs incurred by the government conducting these...

www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org

I only bring it up because the board's trump devotees were so happy with Leavitt's response. Her boss was no doubt pleased as well. But if anyone should understand the difference between a civil infraction and a crime it's Don since he's been charged with both.

"Civil violations" are still illegal.

 

[Independent thinker]

Not surprising that you revel in lies and the unfair detainment of human beings.

Funny, coming from someone who wanted Trump locked up on bogus charges from democrats with liberal judges in big cities where the pool of jurors comes from mostly democrats. Funny, coming from someone who wanted Jan 6'rs locked up just because they happened to be there.

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

Who can forget this gleeful, but inaccurate, attempt to embarrass a pool reporter who asked how many of those immigrants already rounded up were criminals.



The problem being, she was wrong. Or she lied, depending on one's perspective. Lying being something she is not unfamiliar with.

Crimes for Which Migrants are Prosecuted​

Physical presence in the United States without proper authorization is a civil violation, rather than a criminal offense. This means that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) can place a person in removal (deportation) proceedings and can require payment of a fine, but the federal government cannot charge the person with a criminal offense unless they have previously been ordered deported and reentered in violation of that deportation order. Likewise, a person who enters the United States on a valid visa and stays longer than permitted may be put in removal proceedings but cannot face federal criminal charges based solely on this civil infraction. Those who enter or reenter the United States without permission, however, can face criminal charges.

Prosecuting People for Coming to the United States

Over the last two decades, the federal government increasingly has utilized the criminal courts to punish people for immigration violations. This overview provides basic information about entry-related offenses, including the significant costs incurred by the government conducting these...

www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org

I only bring it up because the board's trump devotees were so happy with Leavitt's response. Her boss was no doubt pleased as well. But if anyone should understand the difference between a civil infraction and a crime it's Don since he's been charged with both.

Rightwing racists and bigots don’t care about facts or the law; indeed, they have contempt for both.