Entering the U.S. illegally is a criminal violation under 8 U.S.C. § 1325—labeled "illegal entry," a misdemeanor. Reentry after deportation, under § 1326, is a felony. Federal prosecutions for these spiked 98% from 2017-2019, hitting 106,312 cases. Rep. Crockett’s claim doesn’t hold up. Check the stats.