S 50 · in committee · major

Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act

What this bill does

Creates criminal penalties for transmitting law enforcement location or activities to aid border-related crimes.
Applies to people who interfere with border control by spotting for smugglers or damaging border devices.
Establishes up to 10-year prison sentences; adds enhanced penalties if a firearm is used in immigration crimes.

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Community Threads

Started by Cosponsor

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How would law enforcement distinguish between protecting border security and preventing legitimate citizens from documenting or reporting on law enforcement activities?
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What evidence suggests that criminal penalties for spotters are more effective than other enforcement strategies at reducing border-related smuggling?
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Which groups—such as journalists, activists, or border community members—might be affected by restrictions on transmitting law enforcement location information?

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