One issue at the heart of the current immigration debate is this question: should unauthorized entry int he US continue to be criminalized? The criminalization of unauthorized entry in the US. Criminalization began in 1929 under section 1325, but prosecution of unauthorized entry has been inconsistent.
While the passage of 1325 led to thousands of illegal entry prosecutions after it first passed, usage of it declined throughout the 20th century. More recently, illegal entry prosecutions have been on the rise.
Here’s a look at the numbers behind the law and who would be affected if a repeal was passed.
