What will happen to someone who is deported and then re enters the US illegally?

As the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) begins removing more and more aliens, a growing number are reentering illegally after their removal. Many do not realize that by doing so, they are committing a crime. The case law in this area is quite complex, and fraught with constitutional considerations. This article provides an overview of the crime of illegal reentry under Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)