Illegal Immigration Laws
It is against the law for any citizen of another nation to enter the United States or remain here without being granted permission.
First illegal entry is a misdemeanor because Americans want our border patrol agents to be able to quickly deport Illegal immigrants without a jury trial.
The current penalty for illegally immigrating to the United States is deportation with a second offense being prosecuted as felony. Being caught as an illegal immigrant in the United States results in being banned from legal entry for 10 years.
There is no mechanism by law for illegal aliens already in the US to become legal because such provisions would encourage more illegal immigration and undermine existing laws and borders.
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