You keep mistaking civil infractions for crimes
Originally Posted by HDGristle
Entering the country is a criminal offense. Being in the country is a civil offense. Disregarding visa overstays, it’s impossible to commit the later without committing the former.
What does Section 1325 say? And if it establishes illegal entry as a misdemeanor, is it enforceable if the alien is not subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S.?