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Deportation for Assaulting Officers: New Rules for Non-Citizens.

This act introduces new rules for deporting non-U.S. citizens who assault law enforcement officers. This means individuals who commit such acts can be removed from the country, aiming to enhance public safety and protect service personnel. The act also mandates annual reporting on the number of such deportations.
Key points
Assaulting a law enforcement officer becomes a deportable offense for non-U.S. citizens.
The definition of law enforcement officer includes police, firefighters, and other first responders.
The Department of Homeland Security will annually report on the number of deportations under this provision.
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VOTING RESULTS
2023-05-17
59%
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Against 175
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_2494
Sponsor: Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]
Process start date: 2023-04-06
Voting date: 2023-05-17
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 225