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This bill aims to strengthen border control and immigration enforcement by introducing new criminal penalties for activities that hinder border security. Specifically, the bill creates two main criminal offenses: "illicit spotting" and "destruction of United States border controls." Illicit spotting occurs when someone knowingly transmits the location or activities of law enforcement agencies with the intent to further a federal crime related to immigration, customs, or border controls, which can result in up to 10 years in prison. Destruction of border controls involves knowingly damaging or attempting to circumvent border control infrastructure like fences, sensors, or cameras, with penalties ranging from 10 to 20 years in prison if a firearm is involved. The bill also modifies existing laws to include new definitions related to alien smuggling crimes and expands the legal framework for prosecuting individuals who interfere with border security. Additionally, the bill extends the statute of limitations for certain immigration-related criminal offenses and makes technical amendments to various sections of the U.S. Code to align with these new provisions.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/263/all-info