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Increased Penalties for Illegal Reentry After Deportation.

This bill significantly increases prison sentences for individuals who illegally re-enter the United States after having been previously removed or deported. It establishes new, harsher penalty tiers, including mandatory minimum sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years for those previously convicted of serious crimes or multiple illegal reentries. The legislation aims to strengthen immigration enforcement and border security.
Key points
Maximum prison sentences for illegal reentry are increased to 10 years for individuals with prior convictions for certain misdemeanors or non-aggravated felonies.
A mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years (up to 20 years) is established for individuals re-entering after a conviction for an "aggravated felony" or after being convicted of illegal reentry at least twice before.
The definition of "removal" is broadened to include agreements where an individual stipulates to removal during a criminal trial.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_271
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Process start date: 2025-01-28