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Is illegal immigration a crime?

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The media portrays illegal immigration as a victimless phenomenon, as benign as the coming of spring and as impossible to forestall. But that’s untrue. Any amnesty will act as a magnet for future illegal immigration. We should consider the consequences of encouraging illegal immigration, and with it, more crime. read more

Illegal Immigration is a Crime March 2013 Each year the Border Patrol apprehends hundreds of thousands of aliens who flagrantly violate our nation's laws by unlawfully crossing U. S. borders. Such illegal entry is a misdemeanor, and, if repeated after being deported, becomes punishable as a felony. read more

Illegal Immigration is a Crime March 2013 Each year the Border Patrol apprehends hundreds of thousands of aliens who flagrantly violate our nation's laws by unlawfully crossing U.S. borders. read more

Whether it’s by crossing the U.S. border with a "coyote" or buying a fake U.S. passport, a foreign national who enters the U.S. illegally can be both convicted of a crime and held responsible for a civil violation under the U.S. immigration laws. Illegal entry also carries consequences for anyone who might later attempt to apply for a green card or other immigration benefit. read more

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