(April 2020) In fiscal year 2019, there were 22,077 offenders convicted of illegal reentry, accounting for 82.9% of all immigration offenders sentenced under the guidelines. Illegal reentry convictions increased 21.0% in fiscal year 2019.
- 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.
