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This bill, known as Kate's Law, proposes significant changes to the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase penalties for individuals who illegally enter or reenter the United States. Specifically, the bill increases the maximum prison sentence for initial illegal entry from 2 to 5 years and establishes more severe penalties for repeat offenders. For individuals who illegally enter the US and are subsequently convicted of a crime punishable by more than one year in prison, the bill mandates a minimum 5-year prison sentence. The bill also substantially modifies penalties for individuals who have been previously removed or deported, creating a tiered punishment system based on the individual's criminal history. For example, aliens who have been removed three or more times, or who have been convicted of multiple misdemeanors or felonies, can face prison sentences up to 10-15 years. The bill also introduces mandatory minimum 10-year sentences for certain categories of repeat offenders or those convicted of aggravated felonies. These changes aim to create more stringent consequences for unauthorized immigration and criminal activity by non-citizens, with the goal of deterring repeated illegal entry and protecting public safety.

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