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US S2151

US S2151
Combating Deceptive Immigration Enforcement Practices Act of 2019


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Introduced
07/17/2019
In Committee
07/17/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit immigration officers and agents of the Department of Homeland Security from wearing clothing or other items bearing the word "police". This bill bars immigration officers or agents of the Department of Homeland Security from wearing clothing, accessories, or other items bearing the word police while performing duties under the immigration laws.

AI Summary

This bill, the Combating Deceptive Immigration Enforcement Practices Act of 2019, amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit immigration officers and agents of the Department of Homeland Security, including those from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), from wearing any clothing, accessories, or other items on their person that bear the word "police" while performing duties under the immigration laws. The goal is to prevent these officials from being mistaken for local or state police officers, which could lead to confusion and deceptive enforcement practices.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 07/17/2019)

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