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This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to mandate detention and potential deportation of certain non-citizens who assault law enforcement officers. Specifically, the bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue a detainer and take custody of an undocumented immigrant or individual with visa violations who is charged with, arrested for, convicted of, or admits to committing assault against a law enforcement officer. The bill broadly defines "assault" using the definition from the jurisdiction where the incident occurred and defines "law enforcement officer" to include not just police, but also individuals involved in crime prevention, investigation, prosecution, incarceration, and first responders like firefighters. The assault must have occurred either while the officer was performing official duties, because of the performance of those duties, or because of the officer's status as a law enforcement professional. By mandating detention and creating a clear legal framework for handling such cases, the bill aims to provide additional protection and recourse for law enforcement officers who are assaulted by non-citizens.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/594/all-info