Six men indicted in Oklahoma on charges of illegally re-entering U.S.

The federal court in Oklahoma City unsealed indictments Wednesday for six individuals, accusing them of re-entering the United States illegally after deportation.


By VALLERY BROWN NewsOK.com


Published: 5/5/2011 10:19 AM


Last Modified: 5/5/2011 10:19 AM

OKLAHOMA CITY - The federal court in Oklahoma City unsealed indictments for six individuals Wednesday accusing them of re-entering the United States illegally after having been deported.
The number of illegal re-entry cases filed has jumped in recent years. So far this year, about 30 illegal re-entry cases have been filed in federal court in Oklahoma City.

In 2008, 13 were filed the entire year. That jumped to 26 in 2009 and 54 last year.

Felons who unlawfully return to the country after being deported can face federal prison sentences of up to 10 years. Then, they're deported again. Violent felonies can increase sentences to up to 20 years.

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