Bill · S. 271· Senate(119-S-271)
Stop Illegal Reentry Act
- Introduced
- 1/28/2025
- Last activity
- 1/28/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Ted Cruz
- Cosponsors
- - 9 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Stop Illegal Reentry Act" aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase penalties for individuals who illegally reenter the United States after being removed. The bill expands the definition of "removal" to include certain agreements made during criminal trials. It establishes various fines and prison sentences for those who enter or are found in the country without consent. Certain categories of individuals, such as those with prior criminal convictions or multiple removals, face higher prison terms. Some specific instances carry mandatory minimum prison sentences.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The bill increases penalties and prison terms for individuals who illegally reenter the United States, aiming to deter unauthorized entry.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Would immigrants be better off under this?-8
The bill increases prison sentences and introduces mandatory minimums for individuals attempting to reenter or found in the country illegally.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-6
The bill imposes stricter criminal penalties and mandatory minimums for unauthorized reentry, which impacts a large demographic of Hispanic immigrants.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-5
The bill increases criminal penalties and mandatory minimum sentences for those attempting to reenter the country.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Penalties for Specific Criminal Backgrounds: Under Section 2, subsection (c), individuals who were convicted of 3 or more misdemeanors involving drugs or crimes against the person, or a felony, face up to 10 years in prison. This provides a stricter penalty for those with specific criminal histories.
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Specific Penalties for Inadmissible Persons: Under Section 2, subsection (c)(1)(B), individuals excluded due to specific inadmissibility or removed pursuant to title V face a 10-year prison sentence if they enter without permission.
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Stricter Consequences for Repeat Offenders: Under Section 2, subsection (c)(1)(C), individuals removed pursuant to section 241(a)(4)(B) face up to 10 years in prison if they reenter or are found in the United States without permission.
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Penalties for Multiple Removals: Under Section 2, subsection (c)(1)(D), individuals who have been denied admission, excluded, deported, or removed 3 or more times face up to 10 years in prison upon reentry or being found in the country.
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Mandatory Minimums for Aggravated Felonies: Under Section 2, subsection (d)(1), individuals convicted of an aggravated felony before removal face a mandatory prison sentence of not less than 5 years and not more than 20 years.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Mandatory Minimum Sentences: Under Section 2, subsection (d), certain individuals, including those convicted of an aggravated felony or those who have been convicted at least twice of illegal reentry under this section, are subject to a mandatory prison sentence of at least 5 years.
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Increased Prison Time for Repeat Reentry: Under Section 2, subsection (d)(2), an individual who has been convicted at least twice of illegal reentry under this section faces a mandatory prison term of not less than 5 years and not more than 20 years.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-8Good For Hispanic Americans-6Good For Low Income Households-3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5Improves Pathway To Citizenship-5
- 1/29/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/28/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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