Bill · S.Res. 451· Senate(119-SRES-451)
A resolution condemning attacks on Federal law enforcement in the State of Illinois.
- Introduced
- 10/15/2025
- Last activity
- 10/15/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7140)
- Sponsored by
- Rick Scott
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses formal condemnation regarding attacks on Federal law enforcement within the State of Illinois. It addresses concerns regarding violent crime levels in Chicago and the impact of local prosecutorial policies. The text criticizes state and local governments for obstructing Federal immigration enforcement activities. Furthermore, it highlights the safety risks faced by Federal personnel and facilities. The resolution seeks to reaffirm Federal authority over immigration and calls for the protection of law enforcement. Finally, it supports legal action against those who use violence or sabotage against Federal officials.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this give the federal government more power?+6
The resolution asserts federal authority over immigration and criticizes states for obstructing federal duties.
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The resolution reaffirms federal authority to execute lawful immigration and deportation operations.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+4
The resolution calls for enhanced federal action to reduce violent crime in cities like Chicago.
The opposite
Would immigrants be better off under this?-5
The resolution emphasizes the deportation and removal of criminal aliens by ICE.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-3
The text focuses on the deportation and removal of criminal aliens rather than pathways to citizenship.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Federal Personnel: The resolution supports necessary measures to protect Federal law enforcement personnel and facilities from violent assault, intimidation, and obstruction (Resolution Section 9).
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Accountability for Violence: The text supports the prosecution of individuals and groups who engage in violence, intimidation, or sabotage against Federal law enforcement to the fullest extent of Federal law (Resolution Section 10).
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Emphasis on Public Safety: The resolution recognizes a Federal responsibility to protect all people in the United States from violent crime, especially when state and local governments have failed in this obligation (Resolution Section 8).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Criminal Justice Shifts: The resolution condemns specific prosecutorial policies in Cook County, such as releasing violent criminals without appropriate bail and raising the prosecution threshold for retail theft (Whereas Clauses).
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Impact of Immigration Enforcement: The text notes that Federal law enforcement, specifically ICE, is authorized to execute the deportation and removal of criminal aliens (Whereas Clauses).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5Improves Racial Equity+2Improves Poverty Reduction+1Improves Pathway To Citizenship-3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+4Good For Low Income Households+2Good For African Americans+1Good For Immigrants-5
- 11/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/15/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7140)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Marsha BlackburnRepublican · Tennessee
Mike LeeRepublican · Utah
Ashley MoodyRepublican · Florida