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That is not correct. "Section 208(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) confirms that any individual who is physically present in the United States o
by idlewords 8y ago
That is not correct.
"Section 208(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) confirms that any individual who is physically present in the
United States or who arrives in the United States
at a port of entry or otherwise may apply for asylum, irrespective of the person’s immigration
status"
https://www.humanrightsfirst.org/sites/default/files/hrf-crossing-the-line-report.pdf https://www.humanrightsfirst.org/sites/default/files/hrf-cro...
- oh_sigh 8y agoDoes that negate the criminal act of crossing the border illegally? Maybe? But if you're planning on applying for asylum 11 months after you illegally cross the border, are you not a criminal in America until then?
- idlewords 8y agoIt is not a crime to cross the border seeking asylum, but asylum seekers must do so immediately.