This bill would allow federal magistrate judges to issue arrest warrants for immigrants who are eligible for deportation if they have been charged with or convicted of a felony, a crime of violence, or pose a national security threat. Federal law enforcement officers or government attorneys could apply for these warrants, which would authorize the seizure of the immigrant within the judge's jurisdiction. The legislation also gives magistrate judges the power to order state and local authorities to transfer custody of such immigrants to federal custody, notify the federal government before release, and hold them for up to 48 hours to facilitate the transfer. The warrant procedures can be conducted privately without the immigrant present and may be requested by phone or electronic means. No specific funding or implementation timeline is included in the bill.
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