The Stop Illegal Alien Cops Act amends federal firearms law to expand prohibitions on firearm and ammunition possession by certain aliens to also apply when those individuals are using firearms in their capacity as government employees. Currently, federal law bars certain categories of aliens from possessing firearms and ammunition, but the bill clarifies that these prohibitions also restrict government entities from authorizing or allowing such individuals to carry or use firearms in official duties. The legislation targets a specific concern about immigration status and law enforcement authority, though it does not include new funding provisions or implementation timelines. The bill affects any non-citizen government employees, particularly those in law enforcement roles, who fall into prohibited alien categories under existing federal firearms restrictions. This change would effectively prevent undocumented immigrants or certain other aliens from serving in armed government positions.
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