11 Suspected Caravan Members Charged With Illegal Entry:DOJ

The Department of Justice announced the first criminal charges filed against suspected members of the Central American migrant caravan who attempting to turn themselves into U.S. authorities at the border in San Ysidro in order to seek political asylum in the United States, announced Monday.Eleven people allegedly entered the country illegally and one defendant is also alleged to have been previously been deported and was charged with illegal reentry. They were apprehended by Border Patrol agents between two and four miles west of the San Ysidro Port of Entry. See If Your Car is Included in Any Recalls “When respect for the rule of law diminishes, so too does our ability to protect our great nation, its borders, and its citizens,” Attorney General Jeff Sessions said. “The United States will not stand by as our immigration laws are ignored and our nation’s safety is jeopardized. U.S. Attorney Adam Braverman and his team should be commended for quickly filing illegal entry charges for individuals apprehended along the southwestern border. We will continue to work with our partners in each U.S. Attorney’s Offices to aggressively pursue prosecutions of criminal illegal entry.”The complaints allege that the defendants knowingly and willingly entered into the United States at a time and place other than as designated by immigration officers, and “eluded examination and inspection by immigration officers.” NBC 7 Investigates: ‘Ladies-Only’ Lawsuits “The American Dream has beckoned immigrants from across the globe because of the promise that prosperity and success are within reach for all,” said United States Attorney for the Southern District of California Adam L. Braverman. “Those immigrants have contributed their voices and perspectives to make up our uniquely American experience. But the foundation for the American Dream, and what allows our democracy to flourish, is commitment to the rule of law. These 11 defendants face charges now because they believed themselves to be above the law. Those seeking entry into the United States must pledge fidelity to the law, not break them, or else face criminal prosecution.” Meeting Between Korean Leaders Sparks Hope in Watch Party Viewers Photo Credit: Getty Images
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