Rep. Ben Cline on Stop Illegal Entry Act: Increased Penalties for Illegal Border Crossings

The Stop Illegal Entry Act

• 🗣️ Representative Ben Cline expresses strong support for the Stop Illegal Entry Act.
• 🚨 The act aims to address what is described as a national security threat due to over 10 million illegal immigrants entering the country, including individuals on the terrorist watch list.

Consequences for Illegal Entry

• ⚖️ The legislation seeks to increase penalties and prison time for illegal entry and re-entry.
• ⚠️ This is intended to send a clear message that there will be consequences for violating immigration laws.
• 🚫 Past policies are criticized for creating a dangerous incentive where illegal crossings led to release into communities.

Addressing Repeat Offenders

• criminal records, with over 70% of those charged with illegal re-entry last year having prior offenses.
• 🔒 The bill is presented as a continuation of the commitment to restoring accountability and protecting American families, echoing the end of 'catch and release' policies.
• 👮 Cline urges colleagues to support the bill to bring back law and order by stopping illegal crossings.