Is it a crime to be in the country illegally? We answer your questions
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Deseret News
In a Deseret News article, "Is it a crime to be in the country illegally? We answer your questions," David Wilks emphasizes the complexity of immigration law, stating, "Even those who are trying very hard to follow the rules can find themselves out of status if they're getting the wrong advice or if they make a mistake" and "something goes wrong with the paperwork.” He also points out that while some migrant actions are classified as civil violations, they shouldn't be automatically labeled as criminals. "Some of the immigration laws are purposively civil in nature," Wilks said. "We can’t categorize these migrant actions as civil violations and then call them criminals.”
