Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act

Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.Jan 21, 2025

Lead sponsor

Jefferson Van Drew

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

If passed, this legislation would mandate federal detention and deportation proceedings for non-citizens charged with assaulting police officers, changing how these individuals are processed within the criminal justice system.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Non-citizens in the U.S.

Individuals in this group would be subject to mandatory detention and deportation if charged with assaulting a law enforcement officer.

Law enforcement officers

The bill establishes specific legal consequences for individuals who assault members of this group.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill is a proposed federal law that would require the detention and deportation of non-citizens who are accused of assaulting law enforcement officers. It has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and is currently under review by the House Judiciary Committee.

Why It Matters

If passed, this legislation would mandate federal detention and deportation proceedings for non-citizens charged with assaulting police officers, changing how these individuals are processed within the criminal justice system.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current status of this bill?

The bill has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

What would this bill do if it becomes law?

It would require the detention and deportation of non-citizens who are accused of assaulting law enforcement officers.

Key Facts

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Discoveries

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Mandatory Enforcement Focus

The bill represents a move toward mandatory federal detention and deportation triggers based on specific criminal allegations.

House Committee on the Judiciary

Connected Entities

organizationHouse Committee on the Judiciary“The committee currently reviewing the bill.”Map →

bill_numberH.R. 594“The identifier for the proposed legislation.”Map →

personJeff Van Drew“The Representative who introduced the bill.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Homeland Security“The agency tasked with detaining individuals under this bill.”Map →

otherImmigration and Nationality Act“The existing law being amended by this bill.”Map →

Analysis Score

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Significance65
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Controversy85
Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
Entertainment20
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Buzz40
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