National Law [11] Customs, Immigration, Citizenship, and Naturalization Code (Federal)
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[11] 1 - Unauthorized Entry [11] 2 - Illegal Residence / Unauthorized Presence [11] 3 - Harboring an Illegal Resident [11] 4 - Deportation and Entry Refusal Authority [11] 5 - Smuggling [11] 6 - Fraudulent Immigration Documents [11] 7 - Illegal Employment of Unauthorized Resident [11] 8 - Visa Overstay
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[11] 3 - Harboring an Illegal Resident

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Updated Jul 25, 2026
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Any person who intentionally and willfully hides the whereabouts of, attempts to prevent the discovery of, or knowingly misleads law enforcement searching for an illegal or unauthorized resident.

Any person who knowingly provides employment, living quarters / housing, transportation, a vehicle, or false identification information to an illegal or unauthorized resident.

Misdemeanor
Sentence: 100 seconds
Fines: $2,000