Stricter Penalties for Fleeing Officers Near US Border
This new act imposes harsher prison sentences and fines for individuals who intentionally flee from federal, state, or local law enforcement officers in a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border, including Border Patrol agents. Additionally, non-U.S. citizens committing such an offense may be deemed inadmissible, deportable, or ineligible for asylum.
Key points
Fleeing from an officer in a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border becomes a federal offense.
Penalties range up to 2 years imprisonment and a fine; 5 to 20 years for serious bodily injury; 10 years to life for death.
Non-U.S. citizens convicted of this offense may be inadmissible, deportable, or ineligible for immigration relief, including asylum.
Annual reporting required on the number of violations and penalties imposed.
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