Orangeslice13
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Mere presence in the United States without authorization (being undocumented) is a
civil violation, not a criminal offense. It is generally treated as a violation of immigration law that results in removal (deportation) through civil proceedings in immigration court, rather than imprisonment.
American Civil Liberties Union +3
However, entering the country illegally or re-entering after being deported are criminal offenses.
civil violation, not a criminal offense. It is generally treated as a violation of immigration law that results in removal (deportation) through civil proceedings in immigration court, rather than imprisonment.
American Civil Liberties Union +3However, entering the country illegally or re-entering after being deported are criminal offenses.

