Bill · H.R. 594· House(119-HR-594)
Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act
- Introduced
- 1/21/2025
- Last activity
- 1/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Jefferson Van Drew
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act," proposes amendments to the Immigration and Nationality Act. It specifically targets certain aliens who commit assault against law enforcement officers. The bill seeks to expand the circumstances under which these individuals can be detained. It changes the authority from the Attorney General to the Secretary of Homeland Security. Additionally, it mandates the issuance of a detainer for these individuals. The bill also requires the Secretary to take custody of the alien if they are not already being held by other officials.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The bill mandates the issuance of detainers and the expeditious taking of custody for aliens who assault law enforcement.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Would immigrants be better off under this?-7
The bill mandates the detention and potential deportation of immigrants who are charged with or admit to assaulting law enforcement.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-6
The bill increases mandatory detention and deportation risks for aliens based on assault allegations.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-5
The bill imposes stricter detention and deportation requirements on aliens, a demographic that includes many Hispanic immigrants.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased detention of specific individuals: The bill targets aliens who are charged with, arrested for, convicted of, or admit to acts constituting an assault on a law enforcement officer (Section 2 of the bill). This could lead to the detention of people deemed a threat to officers.
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Protection for a wide range of responders: The definition of a "law enforcement officer" includes those authorized to prevent, detain, investigate, prosecute, or incarcerate, as well as firefighters and other first responders (Section 2, paragraph (2)(B)(ii)). This expands the scope of who is covered under these provisions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Mandatory detention and custody: The Secretary of Homeland Security is required to issue a detainer and, if the person is not already held by federal, state, or local officials, must "effectively and expeditiously" take custody of the alien (Section 2, paragraph (3)). This establishes a requirement for immediate custody of those meeting the criteria.
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Broad criteria for assault: The bill applies to anyone who is charged with, arrested for, convicted of, or even simply admits to committing acts that constitute the essential elements of an assault on an officer (Section 2, paragraph (1)(E)(ii)). This means even an accusation or an admission can trigger these provisions.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-7Good For Hispanic Americans-5Good For Low Income Households-3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5Improves Pathway To Citizenship-6
- 11/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/21/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House
Josh BrecheenRepublican · Oklahoma