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National Police Association Endorses ICE Protection Act of 2026

The National Police Association (NPA) has recently thrown its support behind the proposed ICE Protection Act of 2026, introduced to tackle a disturbing trend of vehicular assaults targeting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. This legislation comes in response to alarming statistics reported by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which revealed a staggering 3,200% increase in such assaults over the past year.

The ICE Protection Act, formally recognized as S. 3675, was introduced by Senator John Cornyn from Texas, with notable co-sponsors including Senators Lindsey Graham, Bill Hagerty, James Lankford, Cynthia Lummis, Markwayne Mullin, and Steve Daines. Following its introduction, the bill has been sent to the Senate Judiciary Committee for further review.

Key Provisions of the ICE Protection Act

This legislative initiative proposes significant changes to current laws concerning the assault of law enforcement officers. It aims to increase the maximum prison sentence for the usage of a deadly weapon in the assault of an officer from 20 years to 40 years. Furthermore, it establishes a mandatory minimum sentence that ranges between 5 to 10 years specifically for individuals who use vehicles to inflict harm on officers. The planned penalties are designed to escalate based on the severity of injuries sustained by the officer involved in the incident.

Statements from Officials

In her commentary, Paula Fitzsimmons, Legislative Director of the NPA, articulated the grave nature of the current environment faced by ICE officers.