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S.2709: Border Crossing Deterrence Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced March 5, 2008
- Latest Major Action March 6, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Border Crossing Deterrence Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to expand Operation Streamline (the zero-tolerance prosecution policy for illegal entry and reentry) to all 20 border sectors. Authorizes appropriations. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to: (1) revise and increase criminal penalties, including establishing mandatory minimum penalties, for an alien's entry into the United States at an improper time or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 594.
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| March 5, 2008 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) |