The Halo Act creates a new federal criminal offense for obstructing immigration enforcement activities. Specifically, it makes it illegal for someone to approach within 25 feet of a federal immigration officer who is performing their official duties after being verbally warned not to do so, if the person's intent is to impede the officer's work, threaten them with physical harm, or harass them in a way that causes substantial emotional distress. The bill defines "federal immigration enforcement officer" broadly to include any officer, agent, or employee authorized to handle immigration law enforcement. Violations carry penalties of up to 5 years in prison, a fine, or both. The legislation does not include specific funding allocations or implementation timelines.
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