18 U.S.C. 1325: Illegal Entry and Its Legal Consequences
Learn how 18 U.S.C. 1325 defines illegal entry, its legal consequences, and the impact on immigration status, penalties, and court proceedings.
Illegal entry into the United States is a federal offense under 18 U.S.C. 1325, which applies to noncitizens who enter or attempt to enter the country without authorization. This law plays a key role in immigration enforcement and has been the subject of legal and political debate.
Learn what federal law contains with regard to consequences of Illegal entry into the United States. 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”/8 U.S.C. § 1325 makes it a crime to unlawfully enter the United States. It applies to people who do not enter with proper inspection at a port of entry, such as those who enter between ports of entry, avoid examination or inspection, or who make false statements while entering or attempting to enter.
The U.S. government could separately choose to charge you with the crime of illegal entry, in federal criminal court. Often the adult members of a family are the only ones imprisoned, but their children are placed at shelters for unaccompanied minors or in foster homes.
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