Cross Border Aerial Law Enforcement Operations Act

# Cross Border Aerial Law Enforcement Operations Act (S 1184) **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would establish legal authority and procedures for law enforcement agencies to conduct aerial operations (such as drone flights or aircraft surveillance) that cross the U.S. border into neighboring countries. Currently, there are significant legal restrictions on U.S. law enforcement conducting activities outside American territory, so this legislation would create a framework to allow these cross-border operations under specific circumstances. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions:** The bill primarily affects federal law enforcement agencies (like the FBI, DEA, and Customs and Border Protection) that pursue suspects or conduct surveillance near the northern and southern borders.

While the specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, such bills typically include requirements for advance notification to foreign governments, approval processes, rules about when cross-border operations are permitted, and limitations to prevent violations of international law. **Current Status:** S 1184 is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full Senate vote. It was sponsored by Senator Margaret Hassan (D-NH). For the most current details on specific provisions and any recent activity, you would need to check Congress.gov.