House Republicans have introduced a new bill, dubbed the “Halo Act,” that would make it a crime for individuals to get too close to federal immigration agents while they are performing their official duties. This proposal isn’t the only one, as companion legislation has already been introduced in the Senate, signaling a coordinated effort to establish new legal boundaries for federal officers.
Per Newsweek, this proposed legislation aims to establish a 25-foot “halo” or buffer zone around federal personnel. If you remain within this zone after receiving a verbal warning, you could be looking at criminal penalties. Lawmakers supporting the bill say these penalties would apply to anyone who interferes with, threatens, or harasses federal officers during lawful immigration enforcement.
