Rep. Rulli Introduces Halo Act to Create 25-Foot Buffer Zone Around Immigration Officers
The Halo Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary. It is actively moving forward, but no future meetings or votes have been scheduled yet. There is no companion bill for this legislation at this time.
Part of: story →Companion bill: Congress Proposes New Federal Crime for Approaching Immigration Officers After a Warning →Undocumented individuals could face enforcement actions with less public scrutiny or community intervention, as bystanders, advocates, and family members would risk serious criminal penalties for getting too close during enforcement operations. The 25-foot buffer zone and up to 5 years in prison could discourage people from documenting or witnessing enforcement activities, potentially reducing accountability during arrests and detentions.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
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U.S. Rep. Michael Rulli introduced the Halo Act, which would make it a federal crime punishable by up to five years in prison for individuals to remain within 25 feet of on-duty immigration officers after a verbal warning to stay back.
The Kentucky House approved a version of the 'Halo Act' that creates a 25-foot buffer zone around federal immigration officers. Opponents argue the 25-foot rule could be used to prevent the public from filming or documenting enforcement actions.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Halo Act
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