(June 2023) In fiscal year 2022, there were 4,056 offenders convicted of alien smuggling, accounting for 24.2% of all immigration offenders sentenced under the guidelines. In 10.9% 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.