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You can absolutely go to jail for misdemeanors.

• pjc50 7y ago
  None of these people have been convicted of anything. It's not a judicial punishment. Furthermore, some of them aren't even immigrants. https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-citizens-ice-20180427-htmlstory.html https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-citizens-ice-20180... Fundamentally, America has given the right - no, demanded - that police do "papers please" stops on people, and given them the right to detain them indefinitely until they produce papers. This is like a mandatory ID card system but without the benefits or coherent organisation.
  • pnw_hazor 7y ago
    No need for a conviction. Most detained illegal aliens can leave and go home anytime.
    • jdsully 7y ago
      No they cannot. The new zero tolerance policy means all illegal crossers are charged and forced to remain until court proceedings are concluded. There is no option for voluntary repatriation anymore.
      • alfromspace 7y ago
        That's why I support the Remain in Mexico policy.