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This bill, known as the "Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act," creates a new criminal offense that makes it illegal to publicly release the name of a federal law enforcement officer with the intent to obstruct a criminal investigation or immigration enforcement operation. The bill defines a "Federal law enforcement officer" as any U.S. government employee authorized to prevent, detect, investigate, or prosecute federal criminal or immigration law violations. Anyone found guilty of intentionally revealing such an officer's name could face significant legal consequences, including fines and up to 5 years in prison. The legislation amends existing sections of Title 18 of the United States Code to incorporate this new prohibition, updating various related sections to include references to both criminal investigations and immigration enforcement operations. By creating this specific criminal offense, the bill aims to protect federal law enforcement officers from potential harassment, intimidation, or interference with their official duties by preventing the malicious public disclosure of their identities.

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