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This bill proposes to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make assault of a law enforcement officer a deportable offense for non-U.S. citizens. Specifically, the bill defines assault broadly, allowing the definition to vary by jurisdiction, and includes assaults that occur while an officer is performing official duties, because of those duties, or because of the officer's status as a law enforcement professional. The definition of "law enforcement officer" is expansive, covering not just police but also individuals authorized to prevent, investigate, or prosecute crimes, make arrests, and even includes firefighters and first responders. The bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to submit an annual public report to Congress detailing the number of non-citizens deported under this new provision. The legislation aims to provide additional legal consequences for non-citizens who assault law enforcement personnel, potentially serving as both a punitive and deterrent measure in immigration enforcement.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/31/all-info