Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Is being in the United States unlawfully a 'crime'? | PolitiFact Florida

http://www.politifact.com/florida/statements/2017/mar/15/florida-conference-catholic-bishops/being-united-states-unlawfully-crime/

Not everything that's illegal — meaning against the law or violating the law — is a crime," Shapiro said. "There are civil violations, like when you get a parking ticket. 'Unlawful presence' is one of these. You don't go to jail or receive any other criminal punishment for being in the country illegally — you get deported."

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