You accept U.S. code which establishes the. That improper entry into our country is illegal and enforceable by the federal government. Improper entry, meaning not asking for illegally. Crossing is an illegal act and therefore a criminal act. Civil, in some cases, criminal, as the government does it, yes. Thank you, Governor Pritzker. I'm sorry, can you repeat the question? Sure. No question. (00:35–00:39)
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Asserts that crossing the border illegally is a criminal act.
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