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Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Make Assaulting a Law Enforcement Officer a Deportable Offense

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In a pressing effort to support and protect law enforcement officers, a group of lawmakers has introduced the Protect Our Law Enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement Act of 2021, also known as the POLICE Act of 2021. This legislation aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to explicitly state that assaulting a law enforcement officer is a deportable offense. The bill was introduced by Congressman Andrew Garbarino (R, NY-2) and has garnered significant support from lawmakers across the country.

The POLICE Act is a response to the rising violent crime rates and the need to ensure the safety and security of law enforcement officers. Lawmakers argue that the Biden Administration's open-border policies have encouraged illegal immigration, leading to an increase in violent acts against law enforcement. The legislation aims to provide a much-needed update to the immigration laws and ensure that those who assault law enforcement officers are held accountable.

Key Takeaways:

  • The POLICE Act would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make assaulting a law enforcement officer a deportable offense.
  • The bill has been introduced by Congressman Andrew Garbarino (R, NY-2) and has gained significant support from lawmakers nationwide.
  • Lawmakers argue that the Biden Administration's open-border policies have fueled the crime crisis and are putting law enforcement officers at risk.
  • The legislation aims to provide a much-needed update to the immigration laws and ensure that those who assault law enforcement officers are held accountable.
  • Original cosponsors of the bill include Representatives Elise Stefanik (R, NY-21), John Katko (R-NY-24), Nicole Malliotakis (R, NY-11), Chris Jacobs (R, NY-27), Claudia Tenney (R, NY-22), Chris Smith (R, NJ-4), Jefferson Van Drew (R, NJ-2), Kat Cammack (R, FL-3), Carlos Gimenez (R, FL-26), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R, IA-2), Ashley Hinson (R, IA-1), Michael Guest (R, MS-3), Randy Weber (R, TX-14), Dan Bishop (R, NC-9), and Ted Budd (R, NC-13).
  • Lawmakers emphasize the importance of supporting law enforcement officers and ensuring their safety and security.
  • The bill has been framed as a response to the Biden Administration's failure to secure the border and address the growing crisis.

Statistics:

  • Over one million illegal immigrants have entered the country in 2021.
  • Thousands of law enforcement officers have been assaulted by illegal immigrants.
  • Assaulting a law enforcement officer is a violent offense and should be a deportable offense.
  • Hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants are trying to cross the border every month, including many with criminal records.
  • The Biden Administration's open-border policies have made every single American less secure.
  • Police officers across the country are on the frontlines of keeping Americans safe.

Sources:

  • Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1)
  • Congressman Andrew Garbarino (R, NY-2)
  • Representative Elise Stefanik (R, NY-21)
  • Representative John Katko (R-NY-24)
  • Representative Nicole Malliotakis (R, NY-11)
  • Representative Chris Jacobs (R, NY-27)
  • Representative Claudia Tenney (R, NY-22)
  • Representative Chris Smith (R, NJ-4)
  • Representative Jefferson Van Drew (R, NJ-2)
  • Representative Kat Cammack (R, FL-3)
  • Representative Carlos Gimenez (R, FL-26)
  • Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R, IA-2)
  • Representative Ashley Hinson (R, IA-1)
  • Representative Michael Guest (R, MS-3)
  • Representative Randy Weber (R, TX-14)
  • Representative Dan Bishop (R, NC-9)
  • Representative Ted Budd (R, NC-13)

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