I took down because it’s been up for years, not new. And it appears to be poor design not more.

Part 3
But it is simply legally incorrect to state it as if it is not a criminal offense. You are correct that being out of status is not a criminal offense. But I suspect most people not in my field would not realize the distinction. I am an immigration attorney with 30 years experience.

Part 2

This in fact is very poorly worded, at best. Illegal entry is in fact a criminal offense under 8 USC 1325a. It is a misdemeanor historically rarely prosecuted as federal prosecutors have traditionally had the view that the deportation/removal process adequately dealt with the matter.

Asking for asylum might ultimately not prevail. But if you have a genuine fear on statutory grounds, you at least get to fight it out in court and even if lose asylum might win withholding.

Two basic defenses
1. Prove (possibly on the spot) to the officer’s satisfaction in his sole discretion, two years of continuous presence for the prior two years.
2. Ask for asylum. (And remember if you don’t ask within 1 year of entry you are not eligible with narrow exceptions)

We learned again that we allow idiots to vote who have a fanatical commitment to a stupid tradition and idea.

Part 7

This bill accomplishes nothing the current law does not cover, imposes massive costs on ICE, and destroys the ability for the Federal government to execute the immigration laws.

Congrats to the Rs and their useful idiots on the D side.

Part 6

This is a guaranteed way to essentially destroy any immigration legislation from Congress or Executive Regulations/actions and will turn it all over to the judiciary in cherry picked jurisdictions.

Part 5

Even worse, this law goes on to allow State and Local governments to challenge immigration laws they don’t like. Ironically, this will free up liberal States to have a field day with all the immigration laws Trump and the Rs want to push through.