Fines, not jail, for illegal immigrants
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From Times Wire Reports
A measure taking effect today eliminates jail time for illegal immigrants caught in Mexico. Most are crossing the country from Central America en route to the U.S.
The offense will now be punishable by fines of $100 to $500. Illegal immigrants previously faced up to 10 years in prison, though most were simply deported.
Mexican legislators who backed the revision say Mexico’s previous penalties complicated efforts to lobby for better treatment of Mexican immigrants in the United States.
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