(July 2022) In fiscal year 2021, there were 11,565 offenders convicted of illegal reentry, accounting for 73.4% of all immigration offenders sentenced under the guidelines. Illegal reentry convictions have decreased by 27.2% since fiscal year 2017.
- 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.
