H.R. 4915 · 115th Congress
SLAP Act of 2018
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Todd Rokita
- Introduced
- 2018-02-02
- Latest action
- 2018-02-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Summary
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.