Criminal Justice

in committee · United States · House Jan 3, 2025

HR 31: POLICE Act of 2025

This bill adds a new deportation ground for non-citizens convicted of assaulting a law enforcement officer under specific circumstances. It makes deportation mandatory if the assault occurred: (1) while the officer was performing duties, (2) because of their duties, or (3) due to their status as an officer. The bill also requires the Department of Homeland Security to annually report the number of deportations under this provision. It directly affects non-citizens convicted of such assaults, not U.S. citizens or law enforcement personnel.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandatory deportation for assaulting officers expands criminalization and increases penalties, contradicting reform indicators like reduced recidivism or defendant rights.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates deportation for non-citizens assaulting police, increasing immigration enforcement and restricting immigrant protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing Violent Crime 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 · House Jul 10, 2025

HR 4310: Back the Blue Act of 2025

The Back the Blue Act of 2025 strengthens federal protections for law enforcement officers by creating new criminal offenses for killing or assaulting them while on duty. It increases penalties for such crimes, including life imprisonment or the death penalty for murder, and establishes a new federal offense for fleeing to avoid prosecution for killing law enforcement. The bill also adds specific aggravating factors for the federal death penalty when officers are killed, limits federal habeas corpus relief for certain cases involving officer killings, and expands law enforcement officers' rights to carry firearms in certain facilities. This legislation directly affects federal, state, and local law enforcement officers, public safety personnel, and judicial officers.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for crimes against law enforcement, including death penalty, and creates new offenses. Aligns with 'oppose' indicators: increases mandatory sentences and expands criminalization.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Firearms Law Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Jan 14, 2025

HR 395: Justice for Rape Survivors Act

HR 395, the Justice for Rape Survivors Act, mandates a minimum 30-year prison sentence for individuals convicted of aggravated sexual abuse or sexual abuse under federal law. It directly affects those found guilty of these specific crimes by replacing current sentencing language with a fixed 30-year minimum term. The bill amends Title 18, United States Code, sections 2241 (aggravated sexual abuse) and 2242 (sexual abuse), requiring courts to impose at least 30 years in prison or life imprisonment for these offenses. This policy change increases the minimum sentence for these crimes without altering the definitions of the offenses themselves.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates 30-year minimum sentence for sexual abuse, increasing mandatory sentencing without rehabilitation focus95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Sentencing Victims' Rights

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 3798: Safe Access to Cash Act of 2026

The Safe Access to Cash Act of 2026 creates new federal criminal penalties for crimes targeting ATMs and people using or servicing them. It makes it a crime to use force, violence, or intimidation to rob, extort, or assault ATM users, servicers, or those delivering cash to ATMs, with penalties up to 25 years for violent acts or killings. The law also sets higher penalties for breaking into ATMs to steal over $1,000 (up to 10 years) versus lesser thefts (up to 1 year), and defines "ATM" broadly to include all network-connected machines owned by banks or credit unions. It updates existing bank robbery law to include "conspires to take" and clarify that "force or violence" applies to such offenses.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for ATM crimes (up to 25 years), aligning with 'oppose' indicators of higher mandatory sentences.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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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 Jan 21, 2025

HR 594: Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act

This bill amends immigration law to require immediate detention and deportation of undocumented immigrants who assault law enforcement officers. It adds specific criteria: the assault must occur while the officer is on duty, because of their duties, or due to their status as a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or first responder. The Secretary of Homeland Security must issue a detainer for such individuals and take custody if not already detained by authorities. The bill directly affects undocumented immigrants charged with or convicted of assaulting officers meeting these defined circumstances. It modifies existing immigration detention procedures without creating new criminal offenses.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill mandates immediate deportation for undocumented immigrants assaulting officers, expanding criminalization and reducing due process for a specific group, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates immediate detention/deportation of undocumented immigrants assaulting officers, increasing enforcement against immigrants per bill's criteria.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Violent Crime Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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passed · United States · House May 13, 2026

HR 2853: Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025

This bill would amend federal law to strengthen penalties for organized retail crime by expanding definitions of theft to include digital goods, gift cards, and setting a $5,000 aggregate value threshold for charges over a 12-month period. It would establish a new "Organized Retail and Supply Chain Crime Coordination Center" under Homeland Security to coordinate Federal, State, local, and Tribal law enforcement efforts against cross-jurisdictional theft groups. The Center would share information with retailers, transportation companies, and law enforcement agencies, track crime trends, and produce annual reports on organized retail crime. This legislation directly affects retailers, supply chain businesses, and law enforcement agencies, while targeting organized crime groups responsible for a 93% increase in larceny incidents and rising safety concerns for retail employees. The bill aims to address significant financial losses and supply chain disruptions noted in the National Retail Federation's 2023 data.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminal definitions (digital goods, gift cards) and penalties for retail theft, increasing enforcement focus without reform elements95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Law Enforcement

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