A bill to amend chapter 93 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit obstruction of immigration laws by official interference.
A bill to amend chapter 93 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit obstruction of immigration laws by official interference.
Plain Language Summary
# Summary of S 3744 **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would create new federal criminal penalties for government officials who intentionally obstruct or interfere with the enforcement of immigration laws. It aims to make it illegal for officials to deliberately obstruct immigration enforcement activities, though the specific details of what actions would be prohibited aren't provided in the available information. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily affect federal, state, and local government employees and officials involved in immigration enforcement or administration. It could also have broader implications for sanctuary city policies and how local law enforcement cooperates with federal immigration authorities. **Current Status:** S 3744 is currently in committee and has not advanced further in the legislative process.
The bill was introduced by Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) in the 119th Congress. Without the full text available, specific details about enforcement mechanisms, penalties, and exemptions cannot be confirmed. Those wanting more information can review the complete bill text on Congress.gov.
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.