This bill would create a new federal crime for fleeing from law enforcement officers who are enforcing immigration laws. The legislation amends federal law to make it illegal to flee or evade federal, state, or local police officers who identify themselves while enforcing specific immigration violations, as well as to flee from Immigration and Naturalization Service checkpoints. Violations would result in fines and imprisonment of up to five years, or up to eight years if the person flees in a motor vehicle exceeding the speed limit. The bill affects anyone subject to immigration enforcement actions, including undocumented immigrants and those violating immigration statutes. The legislation contains no specific funding requirements or implementation timelines.
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