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S 50119th CongressIntroduced
Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act
Introduced: Nov 4, 2025
Immigration
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This legislation establishes new federal crimes targeting individuals who transmit law enforcement movements to aid border violations ('illicit spotting') and those who damage border infrastructure like fences or sensors, with penalties up to 10 years imprisonment or 20 years if firearms are involved during these offenses.
Key Points
- 1Creates criminal penalties of up to 10 years for knowingly transmitting law enforcement locations to facilitate immigration or customs violations through border control hindrance.
- 2Imposes 10 to 20 years imprisonment for destroying or damaging border security infrastructure including fences, sensors, and cameras deployed by federal authorities.
- 3Amends federal firearm laws to include alien smuggling crimes under enhanced penalties when firearms are used or carried during border-related criminal activities.
Impact Areas
Border patrol and customs enforcement personnelTransnational criminal organizations operating at U.S. bordersIndividuals engaging in border infrastructure sabotage or surveillanceFederal courts handling immigration and border crime prosecutions
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