[mnehring]

Why do people continue to call the current bill amnesty? It is in no way amnesty. Currently, entering the country illegally is only a misdemeanor (something that must be fixed) and the current bill levies a fine for this crime.

The definition of amnesty is complete forgiveness with no consequence- completely opposite of what this bill proposes. I suppose, however, many will continue to call anything less than what they want amnesty.

[JCEccles]

Amnesty in this sense is rewarding lawbreakers by allowing them to keep the spoils of their crime.