To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the criminal penalties for assaulting, resisting, or impeding an officer or employee of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill increases criminal penalties for assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). It doubles the maximum prison sentence and fine that currently apply under federal law for assaulting any federal officer, but only when the victim is an ICE employee.
Who Benefits and How
ICE officers and employees gain heightened legal protection, as anyone who assaults or impedes them faces twice the standard punishment. This creates a stronger deterrent for violence against ICE personnel compared to other federal employees, potentially making immigration enforcement operations safer for the agents conducting them.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Individuals charged with assaulting or resisting ICE officers face significantly harsher consequences - for example, a crime that currently carries up to 8 years could result in up to 16 years. Criminal defendants in immigration enforcement contexts face disproportionately higher penalties compared to those who commit similar acts against other federal officers.
Key Provisions
- Amends 18 U.S.C. 111 to add a new subsection (c) specifically for ICE officers
- Doubles the maximum term of imprisonment for assaults against ICE personnel
- Correspondingly doubles maximum fines for these offenses
- Applies to simple assault, assault with a dangerous weapon, and assault involving physical contact
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Doubles the maximum prison sentence and fines for anyone who assaults, resists, or impedes an officer or employee of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), by amending Section 111 of title 18 of the U.S. Code.
Key Policy Areas
Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice, Immigration
Primary Purpose
Doubles the maximum prison sentence and fines for anyone who assaults, resists, or impedes an officer or employee of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), by amending Section 111 of title 18 of the U.S. Code.
Policy Domains
Entire Bill - Enhanced Penalties for Assaulting ICE Officers
Identified Gains
- ICE officers and employees
- Immigration enforcement operations
Identified Costs
- Individuals who assault or impede ICE officers
- Criminal defendants in immigration enforcement contexts
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMrs. Hinson (for herself, Mr. Knott, Mrs. Harshbarger, Mr. Flood, …
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