In Reply to: Being in this country illegally is not even a crime posted by blindness on February 15, 2026 at 18:37:07
Being in the United States without authorization is generally a civil offense, not a criminal one, meaning it is handled by immigration courts through removal proceedings rather than criminal courts. However, illegally entering the country (crossing the border without inspection) is a misdemeanor, and reentering after deportation is a felony.