[gondramB]

"The smartest woman in the world apparently doesn't realize that ILLEGAL immigration is already a criminal offense."

Don't know if its true but I've read it is not a crime to be in the country illegally but it is a crime to cross the border illegally meaning that the cops and sheriffs etc. can't arrest someone for being an illegal.

[clawrence3]

Being in the country after crossing the border other than a point of embarkation/debarkation, and not presenting yourself for inspection within 48 hours, is currently a federal CIVIL offense. Correct me if that's not correct, Marine Inspector.

The bill Hillary is opposing (even a broken clock is right twise a day) would make that a felony, but also criminalize ANY assistance to illegals, including Holy Communion by the Catholic Church - which is why Mahony has come out against it too.