Should there be a mandatory minimum sentence of five years for any person arrested for illegally re-entering the country after being deported?
Bill Summary
This bill would amend federal law to impose a mandatory minimum sentence of five years for any person arrested for illegally re-entering the country after being deported.
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Opponents say
Such a proposal will not truly address the concern of removing serious criminals from our streets. Instead, it would imprison many low- and medium-skilled workers who are not dangerous to the community and lack legal avenues for coming back into the United States.
Proponents say
One of the bill's proponents, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), stated that he felt that, "Clearly, our laws are not adequately deterring those who have already been deported from illegally reentering the country. And . . . the consequences of failing to keep these aliens from returning are dangerous and can be deadly."
