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A bill to make the assault of a law enforcement officer a deportable offense, and for other purposes.
2/5/2025, 11:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 212
Under this legislation, individuals who are found guilty of assaulting a law enforcement officer could face deportation. This measure is intended to deter violence against law enforcement officers and hold perpetrators accountable for their actions.
In addition to making assault of a law enforcement officer a deportable offense, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes. These additional purposes are not specified in the summary, but may include measures to enhance the safety and security of law enforcement officers, as well as to address any related issues or concerns. Overall, Bill 119 s 212 is aimed at protecting law enforcement officers and ensuring that those who commit acts of violence against them are held accountable. The bill seeks to send a strong message that violence against law enforcement officers will not be tolerated and that perpetrators will face serious consequences, including potential deportation.
Congressional Summary of S 212
Protect Our Law enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement Act of 2025 or the POLICE Act of 2025
This bill makes assaulting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder a deportable offense.
Specifically, the bill makes deportable any non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who has been convicted of (or admits to have committed) any act that constitutes the essential elements of any offense involving assault of a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder.
The Department of Homeland Security must publish annually on its website a report on the number of individuals deported in the previous fiscal year pursuant to this bill.
Current Status of Bill S 212
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 212
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
26Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
26Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 212
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 212
Comments
Leonel Thompson
1 year ago
I can't believe this! How can they make it a deportable offense? What about due process? What happens if it's a false accusation? What about our rights? #confused
Amiyah Carr
1 year ago
this bill bad for me
Jaylani Dickinson
1 year ago
I am deeply concerned about the implications of this bill. Making the assault of a law enforcement officer a deportable offense seems like a knee-jerk reaction that could have serious consequences. It raises questions about due process and the rights of individuals, regardless of their actions. How will this bill impact communities and relationships with law enforcement in the long run?
Jacob Faulkner
1 year ago
I don't know much about this bill, but it sounds like it could have some serious consequences. I'm not sure how it will impact me personally, but it's definitely concerning. The short term affects of this bill are unclear, but it seems like it could cause more harm than good.
