Essential terms for navigating and understanding the debate on U.S. immigration policy.
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Section 1325 of Title 8, U.S. Criminal CodeThis section of the U.S. Criminal Code makes it a criminal act to cross a U.S. border without authorization. Several 2020 Democratic presidential candidates, prompted by Julian Castro, came out in support of repealing Section 1325 and making an unauthorized crossing a civil violation instead of a criminal violation. Then-candidate Joe Biden did not support repeal.
Secure Fence Act of 2006A law passed with broad bipartisan support that provided funding for the construction of 700 miles of fencing along the southern border.