Federal Halo Act
Rep. Malliotakis Introduces the Federal Halo Act to Create 15-Foot Safety Zones
The Federal Halo Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time, but the bill is considered active.
Legislative Progress
This bill faces a difficult path because it could be seen as limiting the public's right to watch or record police. It currently only has support from one party in the House.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
This bill could most directly affect undocumented immigrants during federal immigration enforcement operations. People near ICE raids or enforcement actions who try to warn others, document the encounter, or otherwise get too close could face federal criminal charges with up to five years in prison, creating a chilling effect on community responses to immigration enforcement.
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Federal Halo Act
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