Kate's Law increases criminal penalties for illegal border crossing and reentry into the United States. The bill raises the maximum prison sentence for illegal entry from 2 to 5 years, and it establishes enhanced penalties for immigrants who reenter after being removed—with sentences ranging from 10 to 15 years depending on their criminal history. Specifically, those removed after committing three or more drug or violent misdemeanors face up to 15 years in prison, while those removed multiple times or convicted of felonies before removal face mandatory minimum sentences of at least 10 years. The legislation affects non-citizens who attempt to enter or remain in the U.S. illegally, particularly those with prior criminal convictions or multiple removal orders. The bill contains no specific federal funding or implementation timeline, leaving enforcement to the Department of Homeland Security.
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