Immigration

Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2025-2026 Amendments Published January 2026

February 2026

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

The Commission published additional proposed amendments for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2026. Federal Register...

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Sentencing Practice Talk - Episode 35

September 2025

Staff talk about immigration offenses relating to unlawfully entering or remaining in the United States.

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Immigration

Primer

July 2025

This primer provides a general overview of the statutes, sentencing guidelines, and case law relating to criminal...

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Federally Sentenced Non-U.S. Citizens

Quick Facts

May 2025

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Backgrounder

Immigration

Quick Facts

Alien Smuggling

Quick Facts

May 2025

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Illegal Reentry

Quick Facts

May 2025

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Federal Sentencing of Illegal Reentry: The Impact of the 2016 Guideline Amendment

July 2022

(July 2022) This report examines the impact of Amendment 802 by looking back at sentencings under §2L1.2 over the last...

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The Influence of the Guidelines on Federal Sentencing

December 2020

(December 2020) This report updates the 2012 Booker Report’s examination of the influence of the guidelines on the...

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Federal Register Notice of Submission to Congress - 2018 Amendments

May 2018

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

The Commission submitted to Congress amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines with an effective date of November...

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Adopted Amendments (effective November 1, 2018)

April 2018

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

"Reader-Friendly" Amendments

Official Text

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2018 Amendments

January 2018

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

The Commission has proposed amendments to the guidelines and has requested public comment. Public comment will be...

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Proposed 2018 Amendments to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines

January 2018

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

"Reader-Friendly" Proposed Amendments

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Illegal Reentry Data Briefing

Data Briefing

May 2016

This video provides background information and data on the 2016 illegal reentry amendment (effective November 1, 2016).

Download and/or print accompanying slides.

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Federal Register Notice: Submission of 2016 Amendments to Congress

April 2016

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

The Commission delivered to Congress amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines on April 28, 2016 (effective...

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April 15, 2016

Press Releases

Commission votes to promulgate amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines, including amendments to the immigration...

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

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Public Meeting - April 15, 2016

April 2016

Watch the Commission's public meeting to vote to adopt amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.

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Adopted Amendments (effective November 1, 2016)

April 2016

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

"Reader-Friendly" Amendments

Official Text

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Public Comment from March 21, 2016

March 2016

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

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Public Hearing - March 16, 2016

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

Transcript

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Public Hearing - March 16, 2016

March 2016

On March 16, 2016, the Commission received testimony on proposed amendments related to immigration, animal fighting, and...

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Immigration Data Briefing

Data Briefing

January 2016

This data briefing is intended to inform public comment on a proposed amendment. Deadline: March 21, 2016

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Federal Register Notice: Proposed 2016 Amendments, Request for Comment

January 2016

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

This notice sets forth proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines, a synopsis of each proposed amendment...

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Public Meeting - January 8, 2016

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

Commissioners met to vote to promulgate a proposed crime of violence amendment and publish other proposed amendments.

Minutes

Chair's Remarks

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January 8, 2016

Press Releases

Commissioners voted at a public meeting to promulgate an amendment to the guideline definition of a "crime of violence."...

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

Adopted Amendments

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of Proposed 2016 Amendments to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines

January 2016

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

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Public Meeting - January 8, 2016

January 2016

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Federal Register Notice of Final 2016 Priorities

August 2015

Amendment Cycle

Final Priorities

In June 2015, the Commission published a notice of possible policy priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2016...

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Public Comment from July 27, 2015

July 2015

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Priorities

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2016 Priorities and Request for Public Comment

June 2015

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Priorities

The Commission is seeking comment on possible priority policy issues for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2016 (80 FR...

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Illegal Reentry Offenses

April 2015

This report focuses on offenders sentenced under USSG §2L1.2, including their criminal histories, number of prior...

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Federal Register Notice of Final 2014 Priorities

August 2014

Amendment Cycle

Final Priorities

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August 14, 2014

Press Releases

- U.S. Sentencing Commission unanimously approved its list of 2014-2015 priorities, including consideration of federal...

Amendment Cycle

Final Priorities

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Public Comment from July 29, 2014

July 2014

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Priorities

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Federal Register Notice of Submission to Congress 2014 Amendments, Request for Comment

April 2014

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of Amendments Submitted to Congress April 30, 2014 (effective November 1, 2014)

April 2014

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

20140430_RF_Amendments.pdf

20140430_Amendments.pdf

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Public Comment from March 26, 2014

March 2014

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2014 Amendments to Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Policy Statements, and Commentary and Request for Public Comment

January 2014

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

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Federal Register Notice of Submission to Congress of Amendments to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines Effective November 1, 2012

May 2012

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of Amendments Submitted to Congress April 30, 2012 (effective November 1, 2012)

April 2012

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

20120430_RF_Amendments.pdf

20120430_Amendments.pdf

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April 13, 2012

Press Releases

- Commission promulgates amendments for the 2011-2012 amendment cycle.

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

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Public Comment from March 29, 2012

March 2012

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of the Proposed 2012 Guideline Amendments

January 2012

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

20120119_RFP_Amendments.pdf

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed Amendments to Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Policy Statements, and Commentary, Request for Public Comment

January 2012

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

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Federal Register Notice of Submission to Congress 2011 Amendments, Request for Comment

May 2011

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of Amendments Submitted to Congress April 28, 2011 (effective November 1, 2011)

April 2011

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

20110428_RF_Amendments_Final.pdf

20110428_Amendments.pdf

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Public Comment from March 21, 2011

March 2011

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of the Proposed 2011 Guideline Amendments

January 2011

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

20110119_RFP_Amendments.pdf

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed Amendments to Sentencing Guidelines, Policy Statements, and Commentary, Request for Public Comment

January 2011

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

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Federal Register Notice of Final 2010 Priorities

September 2010

Amendment Cycle

Final Priorities

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Public Comment from August 25, 2010

August 2010

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Priorities

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Federal Register Notice of Submission to Congress 2010 Amendments

May 2010

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of Amendments Submitted to Congress April 29, 2010 (effective November 1, 2010)

May 2010

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

20100503_RFP_Amendments.pdf

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of the Proposed 2010 Guideline Amendments

January 2010

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

20100121_RFP_Amendments.pdf

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2010 Priorities and Request for Public Comment

January 2010

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Priorities

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Federal Register Notice of Submission to Congress 2008 Amendments

May 2008

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of Amendments on Crack Cocaine and Retroactivity (effective May 1, 2008) and Amendments Submitted to Congress on May 1, 2008 (effective November 1, 2008)

May 2008

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

20080501_RF_Amendments_Final.pdf

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Public Comment from March 28, 2008

March 2008

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

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Federal Register Notice of Final 2007 Priorities

September 2007

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Priorities

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2007 Priorities and Request for Public Comment

June 2007

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Priorities

BAC/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United States...

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Federal Register Notice of proposed amendments to sentencing guidelines, policy statements, and commentary

January 2007

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

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Federal Register Notice of Final 2006 Priorities

September 2006

Amendment Cycle

Final Priorities

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2006 Priorities and Request for Public Comment

August 2006

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Priorities

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of Amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines

May 2006

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

20060518_RF_Amendments.pdf

20060501_Amendments.pdf

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Federal Register Notice of submission to Congress of amendments to the sentencing guidelines effective November 1, 2006

May 2006

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

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Federal Register Notice of proposed 2006 amendments, request for comment, notice of public hearings

January 2006

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

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January 27, 2006

Press Releases

- U.S. Sentencing Commission Seeks Comment on Sentencing Guidelines For Terrorism, Firearms, Steroids, and Immigration...

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

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Federal Register Notice of Final 2005 Priorities

August 2005

Amendment Cycle

Final Priorities

BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...

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Federal Register Notice of proposed priorities and request for public comment

January 2005

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Priorities

BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...

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Federal Register Notice of Final 2004 Priorities

September 2004

Amendment Cycle

Final Priorities

BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2004 Priorities

June 2004

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Priorities

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Federal Register Notice of Submission to Congress 2004 Amendments

May 2004

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of the 2004 Guideline Amendments Sent to Congress

April 2004

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

20040430_RF_Amendments.pdf

20040501_Amendments.pdf

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March 22, 2004

Press Releases

- Sentencing Commission Targets Corrupt Public Officials; Agency Also Takes Aim at Portable Rockets and Missiles —...

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2004 Amendments

January 2004

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of the Proposed 2004 Guideline Amendments

January 2004

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

20040114_RFP_Amendments.pdf

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Federal Register Notice of Final 2003 Priorities

September 2003

Amendment Cycle

Final Priorities

BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2003 Priorities, Request for Comment

July 2003

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Priorities

BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of the 2003 Guideline Amendments Sent to Congress

May 2003

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

20030512_RF_Amendments.pdf

20030501_Amendments.pdf

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Notice of proposed amendments to sentencing guidelines, policy statements, and commentary

December 2002

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...

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Notice of final policy priorities for amendment cycle ending May 1, 2003

September 2002

Amendment Cycle

Final Priorities

BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of the 2002 Guideline Amendments Sent to Congress

May 2002

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

20020501_RF_Amendments.pdf

20020501_Amendments.pdf

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of 2002 Proposed Amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines, Policy Statements, and Official Commentary

January 2002

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

20020121_FRP_Amendments.pdf

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Federal Register Notice of Amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts.

June 2001

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...

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April 16, 2001

Press Releases

- Sentencing Commission Increases Penalties for High Dollar Fraud Offenders, Sexual Predators, and Ecstasy Traffickers...

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of the Proposed Amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines

January 2001

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

20010501_RF_Amendments.pdf

20010501_Amendments.pdf

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Volume II: Proposed Amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines

January 2001

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

20010124_RFP_Amendments_Volume_II.pdf

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Notice of Promulgation of Certain Temporary, Emergency Guideline Amendments and a Proposal to Re-promulgate These Amendments as Permanent Amendments.

March 1997

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

BAC2210-40 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION SENTENCING GUIDELINES FOR UNITED STATES COURTS AGENCY: United States...

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Survey: Public Perceptions and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines

March 1997

In this study, more than 1,700 citizens throughout the U.S. provided their opinions on "just punishment" and crime...

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Promulgation of Emergency Amendment; Notice of Proposed Amendments - Part II

February 1997

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

Proposed Amendments

BAC2210-40 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION SENTENCING GUIDELINES FOR UNITED STATES COURTS AGENCY:United States...

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed Emergency and Non-Emergency Amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines for 1997

January 1997

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

BAC2210-40 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION SENTENCING GUIDELINES FOR UNITED STATES COURTS (NOTE DATE CHANGE FOR...

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