Criminal Justice (Corrections)

in committee · United States · House Jan 28, 2025

HR 749: Stop Illegal Reentry Act

This bill increases criminal penalties for individuals who re-enter the U.S. after being deported, removed, or excluded. It sets a maximum 5-year prison sentence for most cases, but adds up to 10 years for those with prior drug/crime convictions or multiple prior removals. For serious cases - such as aggravated felonies or two prior reentry convictions - it mandates a 5-20 year prison term. The law directly affects people who return without authorization after formal immigration removal proceedings.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases mandatory prison terms for re-entry offenses, expanding criminalization and toughening sentencing - directly opposing reform efforts.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationIncreases criminal penalties for re-entry after deportation, strengthening enforcement and restricting immigrant access to U.S. territory.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole Sentencing Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2025

HR 5413: No Bail Post-Jail Act

HR 5413, the "No Bail Post-Jail Act," changes federal bail rules by automatically denying pretrial release to certain defendants. It directly affects adults or juveniles charged as adults with a felony who have a prior felony conviction for a crime of violence that required at least 30 days in a state or federal prison (excluding pretrial detention). The bill requires a judge to deem such individuals a danger to the community and deny bail if all three conditions are met: a felony charge, prior violent felony conviction, and prior incarceration of 30+ days. This creates a mandatory denial of bail for these specific cases without individual risk assessment.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeDenies pretrial release for repeat violent offenders, reducing defendant rights and restricting bail access - aligns with 'oppose' indicators of limiting defendant rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Judges

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in committee · United States · Senate May 14, 2025

S 1766: Protect Our Heroes Act of 2025

S 1766, the Protect Our Heroes Act of 2025, creates new federal crimes for killing or assaulting law enforcement officers, firefighters, and judicial staff (including those funded by federal grants from state/local agencies) during or related to their official duties. It mandates minimum 10-year sentences for killing such officers (life imprisonment if death results) and imposes tiered prison terms for assaults (2-20 years based on injury severity), with enhanced penalties for using deadly weapons or luring victims. The law applies when attacks involve interstate travel, commerce, or weapons crossing state lines. This bill directly affects federally funded public safety personnel nationwide by strengthening federal prosecution for targeted violence against them.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new federal crimes for assaults on officers/firefighters and mandates minimum 10-year sentences, expanding criminalization and increasing mandatory sentences.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Law Enforcement Tags Public Safety

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 11, 2025

S 2768: No Bail Post-Jail Act

S 2768, the "No Bail Post-Jail Act," would automatically deny pretrial release (bail) to certain individuals charged with felony offenses. It directly affects adults or juveniles charged as adults who face felony charges and have a prior felony conviction for a crime of violence that resulted in at least 30 days in a state or federal prison (excluding pretrial detention). The bill adds a specific provision requiring judicial officers to find such individuals "pose a danger to the safety of the community" and deny bail if all three conditions are met: (1) charged with a felony, (2) adult or juvenile charged as adult, and (3) prior violent felony conviction with 30+ days incarceration. This changes the standard for pretrial release eligibility for this specific group.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAutomatically denies bail for repeat violent felons, restricting pretrial release rights and increasing pretrial detention without judicial discretion.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Juvenile Justice Sentencing

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in committee · United States · House Aug 1, 2025

HR 4838: ERIC ADAMS Act of 2025

HR 4838, the "ERIC ADAMS Act of 2025," creates criminal liability for mayors of cities designated as "sanctuary cities" if an undocumented immigrant commits murder within that city and the mayor's sanctuary policy (which restricts cooperation with federal immigration enforcement) directly contributed to the immigrant not being detained or removed. Mayors convicted under this law could face up to 7 years in prison, fines, or both, plus mandatory removal from office. The bill defines a "sanctuary city" as one that prohibits local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities or complying with immigration detainer requests. The Attorney General would have exclusive authority to prosecute violations, with federal courts handling all cases.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminal liability for sanctuary city mayors, criminalizing policy decisions related to immigration enforcement cooperation.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill imposes criminal liability on sanctuary city mayors for restricting federal immigration cooperation, directly targeting policies that limit enforcement collaboration. Explicitly penalizes sanctuary policies with prison terms.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Law Enforcement Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 2724: Protecting Our Supreme Court Justices Act of 2025

HR 2724, the "Protecting Our Supreme Court Justices Act of 2025," amends federal law to increase penalties for obstructing justice through picketing or parading near Supreme Court justices. It changes Section 1507 of Title 18 U.S. Code to raise the maximum prison sentence for such obstruction from one year to five years. This bill directly affects individuals who engage in protests or demonstrations that physically block, harass, or impede Supreme Court justices or their property, making the criminal penalty more severe. The key provision is the specific increase in the maximum sentence for these actions.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases maximum penalty for obstructing Supreme Court justices from 1 to 5 years, directly aligning with 'oppose' indicator of increasing mandatory sentences.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Courts Judges

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in committee · United States · House Feb 24, 2026

HR 7664: State Partnerships to Enhance Removal of Criminal Aliens Act

This bill allows state attorneys (who are licensed and trained) to represent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in removal proceedings for certain criminal aliens, under federal supervision. It requires states to ensure these attorneys follow federal law, provide proper training, and not displace federal employees. The bill also expands the definition of "aggravated felony" to include more state-level crimes (like certain drug offenses or thefts punishable by over one year in prison), making those offenses trigger mandatory immigration removal. This directly affects state attorneys participating in federal immigration enforcement and immigrants convicted of qualifying state crimes.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands 'aggravated felony' definition to include more state crimes, increasing mandatory penalties for non-citizens, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of expanded criminalization.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationExpands state enforcement by allowing state attorneys to represent ICE in removals and broadens 'aggravated felony' definitions, increasing deportation pathways for criminal aliens.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 15, 2025

S 2278: Graham Hoffman Act

This bill creates a new federal crime for assaulting first responders (like police, firefighters, and paramedics) causing serious injury or death, with enhanced penalties. It specifically applies when the assault involves interstate travel, weapons that crossed state lines, or interference with the responder's work affecting commerce. Penalties include up to 10 years in prison for serious injury, or life imprisonment if death occurs, kidnapping, or an attempt to kill happens. Federal prosecution requires Attorney General certification unless states decline jurisdiction or fail to adequately address the crime.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new federal crime with enhanced penalties for assaulting first responders, expanding criminalization. Aligns with 'oppose' indicators of increased penalties and expanded criminalization.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Policing Violent Crime

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 10, 2025

S 2250: Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act

This bill amends the Armed Career Criminal Act (ACCA) to reinstate stricter sentencing requirements for individuals with prior serious felony convictions. It mandates a minimum 15-year prison sentence (with no probation or suspended sentence) for anyone convicted under Section 922(g) who has three or more prior serious felony convictions, where each conviction was for an offense punishable by at least 10 years in prison under the statute. The bill defines "serious felony conviction" to include any offense with a statutory maximum sentence of 10+ years (regardless of actual sentencing guidelines) or consolidated convictions totaling 10+ years in a single proceeding. This applies only to offenses committed after the bill's enactment and affects individuals with three prior qualifying felony convictions who possess firearms.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates 15-year minimum sentences with no probation for repeat offenders with prior serious felonies, increasing mandatory sentencing requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Firearms Sentencing

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in committee · United States · House Mar 10, 2025

HRES 208: Expressing solidarity with the New York State corrections officers striking for better working conditions.

HRES 208 is a non-binding House resolution expressing solidarity with New York State corrections officers who are striking over unsafe working conditions. It cites rising assaults on staff (2,070 in 2024), staffing shortages (down to 13,886 officers in 2025), and the HALT Act's restrictions on solitary confinement as key issues driving the strike. The resolution urges the New York State Legislature to repeal the HALT Act and condemns Governor Hochul's response to the strike. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new law or directly affect policy.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill explicitly urges repeal of HALT Act (restricting solitary confinement), opposing a criminal justice reform measure that limits corrections practices.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpresses solidarity with corrections officers over unsafe conditions and staffing shortages, urging repeal of HALT Act to improve workplace safety and worker rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Collective Bargaining

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