To make the assault of a law enforcement officer a deportable offense, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed HouseMr. Garbarino (for himself, Ms. Malliotakis, Mr. Bishop of North …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Summary
What This Bill Does
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make assault of a law enforcement officer a deportable offense for aliens in the United States.
Who Benefits and How
Law enforcement officers gain additional deterrent against assault. Public safety benefits from removal of violent offenders. Immigration enforcement gains new deportation ground.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Non-citizen residents who assault law enforcement face deportation. Immigration courts handle additional removal cases.
Key Provisions
- Any alien who assaults a law enforcement officer is deportable
- Amends grounds for deportation under INA Section 237(a)(2)
- Adds new category to criminal deportation grounds
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Makes assaulting law enforcement a deportable offense
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Deter assaults on law enforcement through immigration consequences"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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