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[–] 5 points 6 months ago (1 child)

but, it isn't, it's a civil violation. not a criminal one. so no beer for me 😔

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  • [–] 2 points 6 months ago

    It's more complicated than that.

    Most immigrants without proper documentation arrived legally and therefore haven't committed a crime, they overstayed or fell out of status, which is civil.

    But people who enter or reenter the United States without permission CAN face criminal charges, specifically under 8 USC section 1325 (improper entry, a misdemeanour) and section 1326 (reentry after deportation, a felony).

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