This interpretation ignored the fact that to qualify as an aggravated felony, the crime in question had to relate to trafficking in a controlled substance.

Under federal law, there are two main consequences of having a prior conviction for an aggravated felony.

The act would make unlawful presence an aggravated felony.

The new laws have categorized a much wider range of crimes under the term aggravated felony.

Furthermore, the guideline that corresponds to this crime typically doubles or triples the sentence the alien would otherwise have received if the deportation follows conviction for an aggravated felony.