The Protect and Respect ICE Act increases criminal penalties for assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Specifically, the bill doubles the maximum prison sentences and fines for anyone convicted of committing these offenses against ICE personnel, compared to penalties for the same conduct against other federal officers. The legislation applies to all individuals who physically assault, resist, or obstruct ICE officers or employees in the performance of their duties. The bill contains no specified funding or implementation timeline beyond its introduction in September 2025. This measure effectively creates a separate, more stringent penalty category for crimes targeting ICE personnel under federal law.
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