Abigail Spanberger says it's "horrifying" that under President Trump, crossing the border illegally is "considered a criminal act."

The stupidity IS breathtaking. Crossing the border is not a criminal act but here is volsrocks pretending that it is because volsrocks is in a cult.


Yes, crossing the U.S. border without authorization is a federal crime under U.S. law.

Specifically, it is addressed under 8 U.S.C. § 1325, which covers "Improper Entry by Alien."

This statute makes it a misdemeanor for a non-citizen to enter or attempt to enter the United States at any place other than a designated port of entry, or to elude examination or inspection by immigration officers, or to enter by misrepresenting material facts.
  • First offense: A misdemeanor, punishable by up to 6 months in prison, a fine, or both.
  • Subsequent offenses: Can be charged as a felony under 8 U.S.C. § 1326 (Reentry of Removed Aliens), with penalties of up to 2 years in prison, or up to 7 years if the individual has certain prior convictions.
 
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