Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act

Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to take custody of any non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) who meets certain inadmissibility criteria and is arrested for, is charged with, is convicted of, or admits to assaulting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder. Further, the bill requires DHS to take into custody certain criminal non-U.S. nationals. Currently, this responsibility belongs to the Department of Justice.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).