### Question
What does got away mean?


### Answer
**Got away** has the following meaning in *6 U.S.C. § 223*:

> an unlawful border crosser who—


(A) is directly or indirectly observed making an unlawful entry into the United States

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 223*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION > SUBCHAPTER IV-BORDER, MARITIME, AND TRANSPORTATION SECURITY > Part B-U.S. Customs and Border Protection**

