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Yeah, I should have done a little more research before posting, since it's an interesting technical discussion (but I tried to argue earlier, not a helpful political distinction). Apparently, it can be both civil and criminal.
According to one source, (findlaw.com/legalblogs/…), illegal immigration can be both civil and criminal:
- Improper Entry Is a Crime, but
- Unlawful Presence Is Not a Crime
Yeah, I should have done a little more research before posting, since it's an interesting technical discussion (but I tried to argue earlier, not a helpful political distinction). Apparently, it can be both civil and criminal.
According to one source, (https://www.findlaw.com/legalblogs/criminal-defense/is-illegal-immigration-a-crime-improper-entry-v-unlawful-presence/), illegal immigration can be both civil and criminal:
- Improper Entry Is a Crime, but
- Unlawful Presence Is Not a Crime
That sounds more correct to me. Otherwise you could be charged additionally for every day you stayed, which seems rather silly. Thanks for the clarification!