Bill in state Senate aims to increase penalties for offenses against ICE officers

Bill in state Senate aims to increase penalties for offenses against ICE officers

The legislation, introduced by Senators Chris Gebhard and Doug Mastriano, would ensure that people who threaten, assault, or obstruct ICE personnel face consequences that reflect the severity of their crimes.

Gebhard, Mastriano Introduce Legislation to Protect Federal Immigration Enforcement Officers - Pennsylvania Senate Republicans

HARRISBURG – Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) have introduced legislation to strengthen penalties for criminals who commit offenses against federal immigration enforcement officers and agents operating in Pennsylvania. Senate Bill 1021 would ensure that individuals who assault, threaten or obstruct immigration enforcement personnel face consequences that reflect the severity of their crimes. “Immigration enforcement offic…