CNN’s Abby Phillip: “Coming into the country illegally is a civil offense. It’s not a criminal offense.”
pic.twitter.com/0ZGPutXYfJ — Brett Hansen (@Hondo320F16) December 26, 2025 Grok factcheck: – Illegal (or improper) entry — Entering the U.S. without inspection or authorization (e.g., crossing the border outside a designated port of entry) is a federal misdemeanor under 8 U.S.C. …