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DemocratSinceBirth

(101,127 posts) Fri Jun 13, 2025, 10:35 AM Jun 13

Question for DU lawyers [View all]

Is illegally entering the United States a civil offense or a misdemeanor? The relevant statute seems to suggest it can be charged as either. Thank you in advance.

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Question for DU lawyers [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Jun 13 OP

Watching. Not a lawyer, but I always remind rube deportation supporters that at worst it's a "misdemeanor." Silent Type Jun 13 #1

Surprised a lawyer hasn't weighed in. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 13 #2

8 U.S. Code § 1325 - Improper entry by alien Mosby Jun 13 #3