Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act
Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act
Plain Language Summary
# Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act – Summary **What the bill does:** This legislation would create new federal crimes specifically for fleeing from Border Patrol agents or law enforcement officers in vehicles near the U.S. border (within 100 miles). If passed, it would impose mandatory minimum prison sentences, with longer sentences required if the chase results in death or serious injury.
For non-citizens convicted under this law, the bill would make them ineligible for asylum and other immigration relief, and subject to deportation. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily targets individuals who attempt to evade law enforcement while driving near the border. It would also impact immigration proceedings, potentially affecting asylum seekers and other non-citizens convicted under these new offenses. **Current status:** The bill (S 512) is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. It was introduced by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) in the 119th Congress.
CRS Official Summary
Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety ActThis bill establishes new federal criminal offenses for operating a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border while fleeing from a U.S. Border Patrol agent or a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer who is actively assisting or under the command of the U.S. Border Patrol.The bill establishes criminal penalties for an offense, including a mandatory minimum prison term for an offense resulting in death or serious bodily injury. Additionally, a non-U.S. national who is convicted of or admits to committing an offense is inadmissible, deportable, and ineligible for immigration relief (including asylum).
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.