Immigration Consequences of Criminal Activity

Garcia, Michael John ; Eig, Larry M.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Minorities;    Criminal justice;    Immigration;    Aliens;   

RP-ID  :  RL32480
RP-ID  :  RL32480_2006Oct23

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

Congress has the authority to determine classes of aliens who may be admitted into the United States and the grounds for which they may be removed. Pursuant to the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), as amended, certain conduct may either disqualify an alien from entering the United States ("inadmissibility") or provide grounds for his or her removal/deportation. Prominently included among this conduct is criminal activity. This report explores this issue in-depth, especially the difference between the terms "illegal alien" and "criminal alien" and relevant legislation.