Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025

Key Points

• This bill increases the maximum prison sentence for entering the country illegally from 2 years to 5 years. It aims to discourage people from crossing the border outside of official ports of entry.
• People who enter the U.S. illegally and are later convicted of a serious crime—one that carries more than a year of jail time—would face a mandatory minimum of 5 years in prison. In some cases, they could face life in prison.
• The bill significantly raises the stakes for people who return to the U.S. after being deported. If someone was previously removed for a felony or a serious crime and returns illegally, they would face at least 10 years in prison.
• It also targets repeat offenders. Anyone who has been removed from the country three or more times and tries to come back would face up to 10 years in prison, even if they have not committed other crimes.
• These changes would apply to anyone caught entering or found in the U.S. without permission after a previous removal. The goal is to create much stricter legal consequences for breaking immigration laws multiple times or after committing crimes.