The Initiating Criminal Enforcement Act (ICE Act), introduced in June 2025, makes it a federal crime to interfere with immigration enforcement operations. Under the bill, anyone who knowingly impedes or interferes with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers performing their duties could face up to five years in prison, a fine, or both. This includes damaging or destroying U.S. government property used for immigration enforcement. The legislation applies to any person who obstructs ICE enforcement activities, potentially affecting protesters, activists, and others who attempt to block or hinder immigration operations. The bill contains no specific funding or implementation timeline but would take effect once signed into law.