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To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the detention of certain aliens who commit assault against law enforcement officers.
1/22/2025, 9:20 AM
Summary of Bill HR 594
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 594
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.
Current Status of Bill HR 594
Bill HR 594 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 21, 2025. Bill HR 594 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 21, 2025. Bill HR 594's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 21, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 594
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 594
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 594
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the detention of certain aliens who commit assault against law enforcement officers.
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the detention of certain aliens who commit assault against law enforcement officers.
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