Because the Democrats have their "priorities," Rep. Pramila Jayapal is among members of her party who have called for federal officers enforcing U.S. immigration laws to be prosecuted while demanding illegal aliens be awarded reparations. Nope, the Dems aren't completely off the rails at all!
Dems like Rep. Pramila Jayapal continue to claim certain things aren't crimes just because they change the term. Here's the latest example:
Being undocumented is not a crime.
— Pramila Jayapal (@PramilaJayapal) April 5, 2026
Being born is not a crime.
Seeking asylum is not a crime.
Building a life in this country is not a crime.
We won’t let Trump rewrite the law to fit his cruel agenda.
Jayapal should make sure Planned Parenthood sees that second point.
Here's the Community Note: Misleading. Most undocumented immigrants entered illegally — a federal crime under 8 U.S.C. § 1325 (up to 6mo prison first offense, 2yrs for repeats). Re-entry after deportation is a felony (§ 1326). Calling 'being undocumented' not a crime downplays the violation.
Unlawful presence in America is, in fact, a crime
— Lauren Chen (@TheLaurenChen) April 5, 2026
Hence the term "unlawful" https://t.co/EIzZ0wbLoJ
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— Spitfire (@RealSpitfire) April 6, 2026
Misleading. Most undocumented immigrants entered illegally — a federal crime under 8 U.S.C. § 1325 (up to 6mo prison first offense, 2yrs for repeats). Re-entry after deportation is a felony (§ 1326). Calling 'being undocumented' not a crime downplays the…
The Democrats would like everybody to believe that just because they change the words that changes the legality (or lack thereof) and it's simply not the case.
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