Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act

Enhanced Penalties for Illicit Spotting: This provision targets individuals who transmit the movement or activities of law enforcement to further crimes related to immigration, customs, or controlled substances, which could help prevent the disruption of border controls (Section 2(a)(1)).

Protection of Border Infrastructure: By criminalizing the destruction or alteration of government devices like sensors, cameras, or fences, the bill seeks to protect the physical and electronic systems used to control the border or ports of entry (Section 2(a)(1)(b)).

Increased Deterrence through Firearm Penalties: The bill increases potential prison time to up to 20 years for those who use or carry a firearm while attempting to destroy or evade border security devices (Section 2(a)(1)(b)(2)).

Increased Criminal Penalties for Conspiracy: Individuals who merely attempt or conspire to violate the new laws regarding illicit spotting or the destruction of border controls can be punished with the same severity as those who complete the crime (Section 2(a)(1)(c)).

Expanded Definition of Crimes: The bill expands the legal definitions of "alien smuggling crime" and "drug trafficking crime" within the context of carrying or using a firearm during a crime, which changes how these offenses are handled under title 18 of the United States Code (Section 2(b)).