Is It Illegal To Cross the United States Border Between Ports-of-Entry?

As thousands of asylum-seekers have crossed the border at points other than official ports every day over the past few years, this legal question holds weight and complexity. With ubiquitous references in newspapers and on TV to “illegal” or “unlawful” crossings, what does this really mean?  Technically, it is a misdemeanor offense to cross the border between ports-of-entry, no matter one’s legal status, citizen, resident or other. This law is, Read More