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Introduced
07/17/2019
07/17/2019
In Committee
07/17/2019
07/17/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2151/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2151/BILLS-116s2151is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2151/BILLS-116s2151is.pdf.pdf |
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