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From Fox News: Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, said on Saturday that illegally entering the country was “not a crime” despite being in violation of federal law.
On MSNBC’s “The Katie Phang Show,” the Texas Democrat discussed her recent performance at a House committee hearing on sanctuary city policies last week. She used the time to explain to the audience that illegally entering the country was not a “crime” but a “civil accusation,” meaning illegal immigrants are not criminals.
“[Republicans] are so outraged by these immigrants and the crime that they’re bringing. And not to mention, city law enforcement, local law enforcement, they are always going after crime,” Crockett said. “And they don’t say, ‘oh, you committed a murder, oh, but you’re an immigrant. Well, let me let you go.’ Right? So they are always focused on crime.”
“They continue to say things like ‘the illegals’ and that they broke the law coming in. But what they’re not telling the American people is that it is a civil violation. It is not a criminal violation to enter the country illegally. It’s not. It’s not criminal. It’s not a crime. It’s not a crime,” Crockett falsely claimed.
FYI…
Jasmine Crockett is NOT a spokesperson for the views and sentiments of most Black Americans
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— Tariq Nasheed 🇺🇸 (@tariqnasheed) March 8, 2025
Fox News explained that “unlawful presence,” or overstaying a “period of stay” authorized in the U.S. such as a work visa, is not considered a criminal offense.
However, entering the U.S. illegally IS a crime:
Improper entry into the United States is considered a federal misdemeanor crime in violation of 8 USC 1325, punishable by fines and up to six months in jail for first-time offenders. Repeat offenders can be subjected to fines and up to two years in prison.
Under 8 USC 1326, reentry of removed illegal immigrants who have been removed following the conviction of three or more misdemeanor crimes can also face up to 10 years in prison. Reentry of removed illegal immigrants who have been removed following the conviction of a felony can face up to 20 years in prison.
Border Czar Tom Homan responded to Crockett’s false claims.
WATCH: Border Czar Tom Homan educates @RepJasmine on immigration law: “It’s a crime to enter the country illegally under Title 8 U.S.C. § 1325. It’s really pathetic that any member of Congress doesn’t understand what the law says.” https://t.co/461aZwQPvr pic.twitter.com/DGmf9z0Y3t
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) March 10, 2025
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