S. 50: Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act

The "Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act" is a proposed law that seeks to address specific criminal activities related to immigration, border control, and customs enforcement. Here’s a breakdown of what the bill entails:

Prohibitions Against Hindering Law Enforcement

The bill aims to enhance penalties for individuals who unlawfully hinder immigration, border, and customs controls. It introduces two main offenses:

• Illicit Spotting: This refers to the act of knowingly sharing information about the location or activities of law enforcement agencies that could aid in committing a crime related to immigration or customs. Offenders can face fines, imprisonment for up to 10 years, or both.
• Destruction of Border Controls: This describes actions that intentionally damage or alter government barriers or devices used for border control. Penalties for such actions could include fines and imprisonment, with harsher penalties (up to 20 years) for offenders who use or carry firearms during the illegal act.

Conspiracy and Attempts

Individuals attempting or conspiring to commit the above offenses would be punished in the same manner as if they had completed the crime itself.

Changes to Related Legal Frameworks

The bill proposes amendments to various sections of the U.S. Code, which include:

• Adding definitions and clarifications regarding "alien smuggling crime," which encompasses felonies related to specific sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
• Including language that broadens the definition of crimes related to firearms when associated with immigration offenses.
• Modifying the content of other legal sections to align with these new definitions and penalties.

Impact on Statute of Limitations

The bill would also amend the statute of limitations for certain crimes, ensuring that those related to the new section on unlawfully hindering immigration controls are included in the time frame for prosecution.

Overall Goal of the Bill

The overarching goal of the legislation is to strengthen the legal framework surrounding immigration and customs enforcement by imposing stricter penalties on actions that hinder law enforcement efforts in these areas.

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