Detain and Deport Assaulting Immigrants

Official: Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act

IntroducedJanuary 21, 2025

Why This Matters

This bill allows the government to detain and potentially deport immigrants who commit assaults against police officers while they are on duty.

If you are an immigrant and assault a police officer, this bill could lead to your detention and deportation.

Affects: This bill primarily affects immigrants who are accused of assaulting law enforcement officers and their families.

Summary

Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to take custody of any non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who meets certain inadmissibility criteria and is arrested for, is charged with, is convicted of, or admits to assaulting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder. Further, the bill requires DHS to take into custody certain criminal non-U.S. nationals. Currently, this responsibility belongs to the Department of Justice.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill allows the government to detain immigrants who assault law enforcement officers. 2. It specifies that assaults must occur while officers are performing their official duties. 3. The Secretary of Homeland Security will issue detainers for these individuals. 4. The bill includes definitions for 'assault' and 'law enforcement officer' based on local laws.

Who is affected?

This bill primarily affects immigrants who are accused of assaulting law enforcement officers and their families.