This legislative proposal seeks to enhance the protection of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and employees by significantly increasing the criminal penalties for certain offenses committed against them. The bill targets actions such as assaulting, resisting, or impeding these federal personnel during the performance of their duties. Specifically, the legislation amends Section 111 of title 18, United States Code, to introduce an enhanced penalty for violations against ICE officers or employees. Under this amendment, the applicable maximum term of imprisonment for such offenses would be doubled , and the corresponding maximum fine would be adjusted accordingly, aiming to deter attacks on ICE personnel.
This legislative proposal seeks to enhance the protection of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and employees by significantly increasing the criminal penalties for certain offenses committed against them. The bill targets actions such as assaulting, resisting, or impeding these federal personnel during the performance of their duties. Specifically, the legislation amends Section 111 of title 18, United States Code, to introduce an enhanced penalty for violations against ICE officers or employees. Under this amendment, the applicable maximum term of imprisonment for such offenses would be doubled , and the corresponding maximum fine would be adjusted accordingly, aiming to deter attacks on ICE personnel.