Halo Act

TL;DR (AI)

• The bill establishes a criminal penalty for obstructing immigration enforcement activities, punishable by a fine, imprisonment for up to 5 years, or both.
• It is unlawful to approach or remain within 25 feet of an immigration enforcement officer engaged in lawful duty with the intent to impede, threaten, or harass the officer, following a verbal warning.
• The bill defines 'harass' as knowingly engaging in conduct that causes substantial emotional distress and serves no legitimate purpose in the context of immigration enforcement activities.