Bullshit!
Unlawful presence is a civil violation. (Overstaying a visa)
Improper entry is a criminal offense. The punishment is no more than 6 months of incarceration.
First of all NONE of that applies to people who are seeking asylum. You fucking know it so stop with this shit.
But to quote us law:
- U.S. Code › Title 8 › Chapter 12 › Subchapter II › Part VIII › § 1325US
8 U.S. Code § 1325 - Improper entry by alien
(a)Improper time or place; avoidance of examination or inspection; misrepresentation and concealment of facts
Any
alien who (1) enters or attempts to enter the
United States at any time or place other than as designated by
immigration officers, or (2) eludes examination or inspection by
immigration officers, or (3) attempts to enter or obtains entry to the United States by a willfully false or misleading representation or the willful concealment of a material fact, shall, for the first commission of any such offense, be fined under title 18 or imprisoned not more than 6 months, or both, and, for a subsequent commission of any such offense, be fined under title 18, or imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both.
(b)Improper time or place; civil penalties
Any
alien who is apprehended while entering (or attempting to enter) the
United States at a time or place other than as designated by
immigration officersshall be subject to a civil penalty of—
(1)at least $50 and not more than $250 for each such entry (or attempted entry); or
(2)twice the amount specified in paragraph (1) in the case of an
alien who has been previously subject to a civil penalty under this subsection.
Civil penalties under this subsection are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any criminal or other civil penalties that may be imposed
alien who has been previously subject to a civil penalty under this subsection.
Civil penalties under this subsection are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any criminal or other civil penalties that may be imposed.