SLAP Act of 2018
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 2, 2018)
Stopping Lawless Actions of Politicians Act of 2018 or the SLAP Act of 2018
This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime for a state or local official to knowingly release from custody an individual who is an alien subject to a detainer. It imposes criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both—on a violator.
A state or political subdivision that complies with a detainer is deemed to be an agent of the Department of Homeland Security and is authorized to take actions to comply with the detainer.
The bill limits the liability of a state or political subdivision, or an officer or employee of such state or political subdivision, for actions in compliance with the detainer.
What just happenedFeb 7, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 2, 2018
- Feb 7, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee - Feb 2, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Feb 2, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 2, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House