### Question
How is the term unlawful entry defined?


### Answer
The term **unlawful entry** is defined in *6 U.S.C. § 223* as the following:

> an unlawful border crosser who enters the United States and is not apprehended by a border security component of the Department of Homeland Security

#### 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**

