Well, let's see, Gfs -
You forget I'm a retired federal investigator who did a lot of work for the Immigration and Naturalization Service.

TITLE 18 US Code > PART II > CHAPTER 227 > SUBCHAPTER A > § 3559 says, in brief that a felony is a crime that carries a punishment of over one year in prison or a death sentence. If the punishment is one year or less, it is a misdemeanor.

TITLE 8 > CHAPTER 12 > SUBCHAPTER II > Part VIII > § 1325 (Improper entry by an alien) carries a punishment of not more than six months imprisonment.

Do the math.
'Tain't no felony.

You know, GfS, I suggest you visit a place where immigrant workers live, or go out in the vineyards when they're working in 100-degree weather. I've done both, many times. When you see how hard they work and under what conditions, and how bad their housing is and at what high prices, maybe you'll develop a shred of compassion.

love,
-Joe-