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Congress·In Committee·3 months ago

Congress Proposes New Federal Crime for Approaching Immigration Officers After a Warning

Also known as: Halo Act

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Key Points

  • Creates a new federal crime for getting within 25 feet of a federal immigration officer after the officer gives a verbal warning not to approach.
  • To be guilty, a person must knowingly ignore the warning and be close to the officer with intent to interfere with the officer’s work, threaten physical harm, or harass the officer.
  • Defines “harass” as a repeated pattern of behavior meant to cause serious emotional distress and having no legitimate purpose.
  • Penalties could include a fine and up to 5 years in prison if convicted.
  • This could affect protests, filming, or confronting officers during immigration operations, especially after an officer tells someone to stay back.
ImmigrationCriminal JusticeCivil Rights

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Nov 18, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Nov 18, 2025

Introduced in Senate

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

As soon as the law takes effect after enactment

After the bill becomes law, the new federal crime for approaching within 25 feet after a verbal warning can be enforced

People near immigration enforcement actions may need to move back immediately when warned, or risk arrest if officers believe they intend to interfere, threaten, or harass

Related News

5 articles
Fox News·3 months ago

Moody moves to protect federal immigration officers with new penalty bill

Covers the Halo Act proposal creating penalties (up to 5 years) for approaching within 25 feet of federal immigration officers after a warning, with intent to interfere, threaten, or harass.

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Local 10 News (WPLG)·2 months ago

Florida-style ‘Halo Act’ heads to Capitol Hill amid ICE enforcement tensions

Explains Sen. Ashley Moody’s Halo Act: a 25-foot stand-back rule after a verbal warning, with penalties up to 5 years if intent is interference, threats, or harassment; notes Florida-law inspiration and free-speech debate.

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WFLX (Gray Television)·2 months ago

Florida-style ‘Halo Act’ heads to Capitol Hill amid ICE enforcement tensions

Syndicated reporting on the Halo Act proposal creating a 25-foot buffer after a warning around federal immigration enforcement officers, with intent-based elements and up to 5 years in prison.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Halo Act

Bill NumberS 3179
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Cosponsors

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R: 7

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