Bill > S3179

This bill establishes a new criminal offense related to obstructing immigration enforcement activities by creating a federal crime that makes it unlawful for a person to approach or remain within 25 feet of a Federal immigration enforcement officer after receiving a verbal warning, if the person intends to impede, interfere with, threaten, or harass the officer. The bill defines key terms such as "Federal immigration enforcement officer" (any authorized U.S. government employee responsible for immigration law enforcement) and "harass" (intentionally causing substantial emotional distress to an officer with no legitimate purpose). Specifically, a person who violates this provision after receiving a warning can be punished by a fine, imprisonment for up to 5 years, or both. The new law would be added to Chapter 73 of Title 18 of the United States Code, which covers obstruction of justice and related offenses, and is designed to protect immigration enforcement personnel from interference or intimidation while performing their official duties.

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