HR 594In committeeImmigrationhouse

Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act

Introduced Jan 21, 2025 by Rep. Jefferson Van Drew

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Latest action · Jan 21, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

What it does

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to take custody of any non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who meets certain inadmissibility criteria and is arrested for, is charged with, is convicted of, or admits to assaulting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder.

Further, the bill requires DHS to take into custody certain criminal non-U.S. nationals. Currently, this responsibility belongs to the Department of Justice.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service.

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