Christmas Akpodiete

Christmas Akpodiete, Esq. Dip Law, LL.B, (Hons), DL LL.M. Lawyer,Politician,businessman.

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@Nairametrics It's just extremely difficult for Nigerian passport holders. The passport has been bastardized by bad eggs amongst us. How bad leadership is forcing many people to flee one of the greatest nation in the world. A nation afflicted by the ills of her own people. Very bad.

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@USBPChiefYUM It's an immigration offence to overstay your visa. The laws of the United States should be obeyed please.

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@NTANewsNow This is remarkable. She has done very well. And must be applauded

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Woe into people who hide under the name of religion to sponsor and commit evil and terrorism.

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The underlying cause of Nigeria's devastating insecurity and prolonged economic challenges stems from endemic corruption and governmental failure to foster genuine industrial development, resulting in the scarcity of opportunities that predictably triggers a sequence of unemployment, crime, and national instability.

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@B_ELRUFAI Happy birthday brother. May the Almighty Allah continue to strengthen you in all areas.

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We must thank President Trump and the United States government for helping eliminate ISIS terror group in Northeast Nigeria. This Christmas day bombing is just the beginning of the clean up. Thanks to the Nigerian government for working with the USA. Great move.

[Department of War 🇺🇸 @DeptofWar]

.@POTUS “Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria, who have been targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians, at levels not seen for many years, and even Centuries! I have previously warned these Terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was. The Department of War executed numerous perfect strikes, as only the United States is capable of doing. Under my leadership, our Country will not allow Radical Islamic Terrorism to prosper. May God Bless our Military, and MERRY CHRISTMAS to all, including the dead Terrorists, of which there will be many more if their slaughter of Christians continues.

DONALD J. TRUMP
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”

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@BashirAhmaad You are all here talking about two religions brought to us Africans by foreigners. God is a spiritual entity and he's not religious. There one and only God. Who's reigns above all the earth and the heavens.

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THE ILLEGALITY AND CONSEQUENCES OF "IMPROPER ENTRY" INTO THE UNITED STATES.

The assertion that illegally entering the United States is a crime is not a matter of opinion; it's a matter of law. The act of unlawfully crossing the border, bypassing established legal entry points and procedures, is a clear violation of several sections of US law, demanding firm enforcement and prosecution. This isn't about xenophobia; it's about upholding the rule of law and ensuring national security.

The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) is the cornerstone of US immigration law. Title 8, Section 1325 explicitly criminalizes illegal entry. This section makes it a misdemeanor to enter the country without inspection by a designated immigration officer. The penalties can include fines and imprisonment, the severity of which varies depending on prior offenses and extenuating circumstances. Furthermore, Section 1326 criminalizes the act of re-entering the US illegally after deportation, carrying significantly harsher penalties, reflecting the seriousness of the repeated offense.

Case law consistently supports the illegality and criminality of unauthorized entry. While specific cases vary in their details, they all reinforce the legal principle that violating immigration law carries consequences. For instance, *United States v. Martinez-Fuerte* (1976) established the constitutionality of border checkpoints, highlighting the government's right to control entry into the country. Other cases, too numerous to list here, have consistently upheld the validity of the INA’s provisions against illegal entry, demonstrating the courts' consistent recognition of this act as a crime.

Ignoring the legal ramifications of illegal entry undermines the integrity of the immigration system. It encourages further unlawful activity, places an undue burden on resources, and potentially jeopardizes national security by allowing individuals with unknown backgrounds to enter the country unchecked. While the humanitarian aspects of immigration are significant and worthy of debate, the criminal nature of illegal entry remains undeniable. Strict enforcement of existing laws is crucial for maintaining order, fairness, and the security of the United States.

Christmas Akpodiete, Esq.