Increased Penalties for Illegal Reentry After Deportation.
This law significantly increases prison sentences for individuals previously removed from the US who subsequently reenter illegally. The changes introduce higher maximum sentences and mandatory minimum prison terms, particularly targeting those with prior criminal convictions or multiple removals. This aims to strengthen border security through stricter enforcement of immigration laws.
Key points
Standard penalty for illegal reentry increases to a maximum of 5 years in prison.
Individuals with prior convictions for certain crimes (e.g., drug offenses, crimes against a person) or those removed three or more times face up to 10 years in prison.
A mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years (up to 20 years) is established for those previously convicted of an "aggravated felony" or convicted twice for illegal reentry.
Status:
Introduced
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