H.R. 2494 — what changed

changed Section 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2)) is amended—amended by adding at the end the following:

changed “(G) Assault of law enforcement officers—Any alien who assaults a law enforcement officer is deportable.”officer

added “(i) In general—Any alien who has been convicted of, who admits having committed, or who admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of, any offense involving assault of a law enforcement officer is deportable.

added “(ii) Circumstances—The circumstances referred to in clause (i) are that the law enforcement officer was assaulted—

added “(I) while he or she was engaged in the performance of his or her official duties;

added “(II) because of the performance of his or her official duties; or

added “(III) because of his or her status as a law enforcement officer.

added “(iii) Definitions—In this subparagraph—

added “(I) the term “assault” has the meaning given that term in the jurisdiction where the act occurred; and

added “(II) the term “law enforcement officer” is a person authorized by law—

added “(aa) to apprehend, arrest, or prosecute an individual for any criminal violation of law; or

added “(bb) to be a firefighter or other first responder.”