2.3 Alien-Illegal Transportation / 8 U.S.C. Sec. 1324(a)(1)(A)(ii) is the criminal act of knowingly and intentionally transporting or harboring an individual who is unlawfully present in the United States. This applies to both individuals and organizations that are in the business of transporting people. Types of Alien-Illegal Transportation / 8 U.S.C. Sec. 1324(a)(1)(A)(ii) include smuggling, trafficking, and ferrying individuals who are illegally present in the United States. This law applies to any form of transportation, including by air, sea, or land, and can be charged as either a felony or misdemeanor. Penalties for violating this law can include fines, imprisonment, and deportation.