Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act

Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to take custody of any non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who meets certain inadmissibility criteria and is arrested for, is charged with, is convicted of, or admits to assaulting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder.

The bill also directs the Government Accountability Office to report to Congress on the number of non-U.S. nationals detained under this bill.