What does 8 USC 1324 A3 penalize?

The section 8 USC 1324 A3 specifically penalizes the knowing employment of individuals who have been smuggled into the United States. This provision is part of the broader framework aimed at combating illegal immigration and ensuring that employers are held accountable when they employ individuals who have entered the country unlawfully through smuggling activities. The law recognizes that by knowingly offering employment to smuggled aliens, employers contribute to the demand for such smuggling and the perpetuation of illegal immigration.

While the other choices involve activities related to illegal immigration, they are addressed under different sections of the law or do not specifically match the intent of this particular statute. For instance, bringing in illegal aliens and encouraging their arrival are distinct offenses aimed at smuggling, which fall under other parts of immigration law. Similarly, harboring illegal aliens relates to providing shelter or refuge to individuals who are unlawfully present, which is also covered elsewhere in the statutes, but does not capture the specific nature of employment practices that the A3 provision targets.