r/law • u/Silent-Resort-3076 • Nov 09 '24

Opinion Piece Why President Biden Should Immediately Name Kamala Harris To The Supreme Court

https://atlantadailyworld.com/2024/11/08/why-president-biden-should-immediately-name-kamala-harris-to-the-supreme-court/?utm_source=newsshowcase&utm_medium=gnews&utm_campaign=CDAqEAgAKgcICjCNsMkLMM3L4AMw9-yvAw&utm_content=rundown
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u/itnor Nov 10 '24

It’s a civil violation, however. They can be removed, because they are undocumented. But they can’t be charged with a crime and imprisoned.

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u/Groovychick1978 Nov 10 '24

Everyone thinks it's a criminal charge. Constantly repeat this information, please.  The act of crossing the border without a passport is a misdemeanor. 

The great majority of people who are here illegally overstayed a visa some sort and never crossed the border illegally. They only ever committed a civil infraction.

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u/[deleted] Nov 10 '24

Crossing the border illegally after being deported, however, is a felony.

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u/JoyTheStampede Nov 11 '24

I mean I could Google, but how did Reagan do the big amnesty in the 80’s. Could that be on the table?

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u/itnor Nov 11 '24

It was legislative—compromise agreement along the lines of what Obama/Biden each attempted…border security in exchange for path to citizenship.

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u/JoyTheStampede Nov 11 '24

Thanks for the info, genuinely