Contact Congress about S. 512: Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act

This bill would punish people who knowingly flee Border Patrol in a vehicle near the U.S. border. Noncitizens could also be deported, blocked from entering the country, and barred from asylum or other immigration relief.

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Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Latest action on S. 512: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people who drive near the U.S. border and have contact with Border Patrol or officers working with Border Patrol. It has the biggest added impact on noncitizens, because the same conduct could lead to criminal penalties and serious immigration consequences. It also affects federal prosecutors, immigration officials, Border Patrol, state and local officers in joint operations, and Congress members who would receive yearly reports.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it would turn a dangerous vehicle flight from Border Patrol into a specific federal crime with serious prison terms. It would also attach major immigration penalties to the same conduct. For noncitizens, the effect could reach beyond a criminal case and decide whether they can stay in or enter the United States. The full impact is uncertain because it would depend on how often officers, prosecutors, immigration agencies, and courts use the new law.

Key provisions in S. 512

• The bill creates a new federal crime for knowingly driving away from Border Patrol near the border. It applies within 100 miles of the U.S. border and also covers officers helping Border Patrol or acting under its command.
• A basic violation could bring up to 2 years in federal prison. A court could also impose a fine, or both prison and a fine.
• The penalties rise sharply if someone is hurt or killed. Serious bodily injury brings 5 to 20 years in prison, and a death brings 10 years to life, with possible fines.
• The new crime only applies within 100 miles of the U.S. border. That ties it to areas where border enforcement happens.
• Noncitizens could be blocked from entering the United States for this conduct. This applies if they are convicted or if they admit doing the acts that make up the offense.

How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 512

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Questions people ask about S. 512

What is S. 512?

This bill would punish people who knowingly flee Border Patrol in a vehicle near the U.S. border. Noncitizens could also be deported, blocked from entering the country, and barred from asylum or other immigration relief.

How do I support or oppose S. 512?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about S. 512?

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Can Modern Action explain S. 512 before I act?

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