S.3179

Federal SB3179, known as the Halo Act, establishes a criminal penalty for obstructing immigration enforcement activities.

Federal SB3179, the Halo Act, amends title 18 of the United States Code to establish a criminal penalty for obstructing immigration enforcement activities. It defines a Federal immigration enforcement officer as any officer, agent, or employee authorized to engage in the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of immigration law violations. The bill makes it unlawful to knowingly approach or remain within 25 feet of such an officer after receiving a verbal warning not to approach, with the intent to impede, threaten, or harass the officer.