Immigration-related crimes have always existed in our federal laws – against passport and document fraud, illegal (re) entry, smuggling, and more. However, it is now a clear priority of the federal Department of Justice to focus on the prosecution of immigration crimes to the fullest extent.
This priority has resulted in:
More criminal prosecutions and convictions
Appointment of more judges
Efforts to threaten state funding if not in compliance with federal policy
More funding for border security
Deputization of local sheriffs as ICE agents
State and local legislation to criminalize immigration-related offenses on a state level
It is always important to obtain the assistance of an experienced federal defense attorney when charged with any federal crime, but it’s especially important to have an Atlanta immigration crimes lawyer when charged with a criminal immigration offense because it is a very specialized area of law.
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