House votes to increase penalties for illegal border crossings

The House of Representatives on Thursday (11 Sep) passed the "Stop Illegal Entry Act," which increases potential prison sentences for those who are convicted of repeatedly illegally entering the United States. The proposed Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025 is part of the Trump administration's and the GOP's efforts to discourage illegal immigration and related crimes. Eleven Democrats joined with Republicans to approve House Resolution 3486, 226-197, and sent the measure to the Senate, where a similar measure has been introduced, Roll Call reported... ...The measure would set a mandatory prison sentence of at least five years and up to...