(July 2022) In fiscal year 2021, there were 3,551 offenders convicted of alien smuggling, accounting for 22.5% of all immigration offenders sentenced under the guidelines. In 14.2% of alien smuggling cases, an unaccompanied minor was smuggled.
The Federal Sentencing Guidelines
- The Commission promulgates guidelines that judges consult when sentencing federal offenders. When the guidelines are amended, a subsequent Guidelines Manual is published.
- In this section, you will find the Commission’s comprehensive archive of yearly amendments and Guidelines Manuals dating back to 1987.