What action is penalized under 8 USC 1326?

Under 8 USC 1326, the action that is specifically penalized is the reentry of a removed alien. This statute makes it a crime for any alien who has been previously removed from the United States to reenter or attempt to reenter the country without permission from the Attorney General. The law seeks to enforce immigration regulations and deter individuals whose reentry may pose risks related to criminal behavior or other issues of public concern.

This provision addresses the importance of maintaining control over reentry to ensure that individuals who have been removed, often due to criminal convictions or violations of immigration laws, do not simply return and pose further risks.

While other options relate to immigration enforcement, they fall under different statutes or sections of the law. For instance, entry without inspection deals with a different aspect of unauthorized entries, and aiding aliens falls under a separate category of facilitation of illegal immigration. Importation for immoral purposes is also distinct and not directly linked to the penalties outlined in 8 USC 1326.