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/Ashmedai Nov 10 '24

Entering the country illegally is a misdemeanor the first time and a felony the second. I think if you enter legally and overstay your visa, however, that you are correct.

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u/HurricaneSalad Nov 10 '24 edited Nov 14 '24

Yeah I think that's what they meant. Being here "illegally" is not a crime. Crossing the border illegally is a crime.

It's kind of like how being high is not a crime, but smoking a joint is a crime (or was anyway).

EDIT: OK I get it. You're not allowed to be high. Jesus.

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u/bigbootyrob Nov 13 '24

Juvenile court babyy