Rep. Jasmine CrockettD-Texas said on Saturday that illegally entered the country “was not a crime” despite being contrary to federal legislation.
About MSNBC’s ‘The Katie Phang Show’, the Texas Democrat discussed its recent performance during a hearing of a house committee on the policy of the city city Last week. She used the time to explain to the public that illegally entering the country was not “crime”, but a “civil accusation,” which means that illegal immigrants are not criminals.
“(Republicans) are so indignant about these immigrants and the crime they bring. And not to mention city enforcement, local law enforcement, they always go after crime,” said Crockett. “And they don’t say:” Oh, you have committed a murder, oh, but you’re an immigrant. Well, let me go. ” So they are always focused on crime ”
Rep. Jasmine Crockett defended the mayors of sanctuary on MSNBC. (MSNBC screenshot)
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She added: “They continue to say things like ‘the illegal immigrants’ and that they have broken the law that came in. But what they do not say that the American people are a civil violation. It is not a criminal violation to enter the country illegally. Murderers and the sexual abusers, as well as the overfalls.
Incorrect input In the United States, a federal crime crime is considered contrary to 8 USC 1325, punishable with fines and a maximum of six months in prison for first offenders. Repeated perpetrators can be subject to fines and a maximum of two years in prison.
Crockett attacked Republicans who refer to illegal immigrants as criminals. (American immigration and customs enforcement)
Under 8 USC 1326Returning removed illegal immigrants who have been removed after the conviction of three or more crime acts can also be sentenced to 10 years in prison. Returning from removed illegal immigrants who have been removed after the conviction of a crime can be confronted up to 20 years in prison.
However, “illegal presence“Or a” staying period “transcending” authorized in the US, such as a work visa, is not considered a criminal offense.
Crockett also accused Republicans of hypocrites for supporting immigration raids, while also Support from President Donald TrumpOf which she claimed it was “the greatest criminal” of all.
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“That’s why I wanted to point out, don’t give me this fake withdrawn about criminals who roam our streets when you put down 10 toes for the greatest criminal we’ve ever seen in the White House,” said Crockett.
Crockett referred to President Donald Trump as a “enemy” of the country. (Samuel Core / Getty images)
Crockett was created on site as one of the toughest democratic critics of the Trump government, which goes so far Call Trump a “enemy” from the United States during an interview on MSNBC last week.
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