New Federal Crime: Penalties for Obstructing Immigration Enforcement Officers.
This bill establishes a new federal crime for interfering with immigration enforcement activities. Citizens who, after receiving a verbal warning, knowingly approach or remain within 25 feet of an immigration officer with the intent to impede, threaten, or harass them, face fines and up to 5 years in prison. This aims to protect officers and ensure they can perform their duties without interference.
Key points
Creates a new federal criminal offense for intentionally obstructing Federal immigration enforcement officers.
Prohibits approaching or remaining within 25 feet of an officer after receiving a verbal warning, if the intent is to interfere, threaten, or harass.
Violations carry a penalty of up to 5 years in federal prison, significantly increasing the risk for individuals observing or protesting enforcement actions.
Status:
Introduced
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