[Texasforever]

Violating the law is not a criminal offense?!?

Technically no. The only punishment for entering the country is deportation. They are not subject to criminal penalties.

[IoCaster]

"Technically no. The only punishment for entering the country is deportation. They are not subject to criminal penalties."

Ahh.....a technicality then. Lawyerspeak can be very confusing at times.

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[MissAmericanPie]

Isn't ignoring a deportation order a felony?

[ijcr]

For the illegal correct, however, it is a criminal offence to harbor and employ illegals.That should be the focus of the INS.

To chase about 8 million illegals is a futile process. The focus should be on the AMERICANS who hire them.