Bill 119 HR 594, also known as the "Protecting Law Enforcement Act," aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow for the detention of certain aliens who commit assault against law enforcement officers. The bill specifically targets individuals who are in the United States illegally and who have been convicted of assaulting a law enforcement officer.
Under the proposed legislation, these individuals would be subject to mandatory detention while their immigration status is being reviewed. This is intended to ensure that individuals who pose a threat to law enforcement officers are not released back into the community while their immigration cases are being processed.
Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to protect the safety of law enforcement officers and to uphold the rule of law. They believe that individuals who commit assault against law enforcement officers should face consequences for their actions, including detention and potential deportation.
Opponents of the bill, however, argue that it unfairly targets immigrants and could lead to increased racial profiling and discrimination. They believe that the bill could have a chilling effect on immigrant communities, making them less likely to cooperate with law enforcement and report crimes.
Overall, Bill 119 HR 594 is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the intersection of immigration policy and law enforcement. It remains to be seen how the bill will be received in Congress and what its potential impact could be on immigrant communities and law enforcement officers.