Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act

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Bill ID: 119/hr/23
Last Updated: July 12, 2026

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Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]

ID: R000614

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Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act

HR. 23, 119th Congress.

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Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]

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The money

$140,100 raised

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This bill's text tracks the "Department of Homeland Security" section, p. 174-176 of the Mandate for Leadership.

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Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 45. Record Vote Number: 22. (CR S410)

January 27, 2025

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the United States Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose its true nature.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act (HR 23) is a thinly veiled attempt to shield American and Israeli officials from accountability for war crimes and human rights abuses. The bill's primary objective is to intimidate the International Criminal Court (ICC) into dropping its investigations and prosecutions of protected persons, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill imposes sanctions on any foreign person or entity that aids the ICC in investigating, arresting, detaining, or prosecuting American or Israeli officials. These sanctions include property blocking, visa revocation, and penalties for violating the act. The legislation also reaffirms the bipartisan American Servicemembers' Protection Act of 2002, which aimed to protect U.S. military personnel from international prosecution.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The ICC, its officials, and any foreign persons or entities that cooperate with the court are directly affected by this bill. Indirectly, the legislation impacts victims of war crimes and human rights abuses who seek justice through the ICC. American and Israeli officials, particularly those implicated in alleged war crimes, stand to benefit from this legislation.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** This bill is a blatant attempt to undermine international law and the rule of law. By threatening sanctions against anyone who cooperates with the ICC, the United States is effectively trying to strong-arm the court into dropping its investigations. This sets a dangerous precedent, as it allows powerful nations to dictate what constitutes "legitimate" justice.

In reality, this bill is a symptom of a deeper disease: the corrupting influence of power and the willingness of politicians to sacrifice principles for short-term gains. The sponsors of this bill are either grossly ignorant of international law or deliberately trying to subvert it. Either way, their actions demonstrate a staggering lack of integrity.

In medical terms, this legislation is akin to a patient with a severe case of " politician-itis" – a condition characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a complete disregard for facts, and a willingness to sacrifice the well-being of others for personal gain. The treatment? A healthy dose of skepticism, a strong immune system (i.e., critical thinking), and a commitment to upholding the principles of justice and accountability.

In conclusion, HR 23 is a shameful example of legislative malpractice. It's a cynical attempt to shield powerful individuals from accountability, dressed in the language of patriotism and national security. Don't be fooled – this bill is a poison pill that undermines the very fabric of international law and human rights.

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💰 Campaign Finance Network

Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$140,100
21 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$1,000
Committees
$0
Individuals
$139,100

No PAC contributions found

1
HOOVER SLOVACEK LLP
1 transaction
$1,000

No committee contributions found

1
DYER, DON
1 transaction
$13,300
2
COOPER, CHARLES
1 transaction
$7,000
3
HELD, DR. KRISTIN STORY
1 transaction
$6,600
4
TAYLOR, MARGARETTA J. MS.
1 transaction
$6,600
5
COWDEN, DUKE
1 transaction
$6,600
6
MARSHALL, EVERETT PIERCE JR
1 transaction
$6,600
7
RATHBONE, MONROE JACK
1 transaction
$6,600
8
RATHBONE, RANDEE
1 transaction
$6,600
9
SPEAR, NANCY G.
1 transaction
$6,600
10
SPEAR, NELSON B.
1 transaction
$6,600
11
ANGELO, ERNEST JR
1 transaction
$6,600
12
HOLMES, MARY JANE
1 transaction
$6,600
13
HOLMES, WILLIAM L.
1 transaction
$6,600
14
PEROT, H ROSS JR.
1 transaction
$6,600
15
STALLINGS, JAMIE
1 transaction
$6,600
16
STALLINGS, KYLE L.
1 transaction
$6,600
17
ROSS, TARA
1 transaction
$6,600
18
COVINGTON, GARY N.
1 transaction
$6,600
19
DUKE, HEIDI
1 transaction
$6,600
20
HILL, HARLAN
1 transaction
$6,600

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21]

ID: M001199

Top Contributors

10

1
AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE PAC
PACWASHINGTON, DC
$5,500
Dec 31, 2023
2
WINRED
PACARLINGTON, VA
$1,000
Aug 14, 2024
3
AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE PAC
PACWASHINGTON, DC
$350
Aug 7, 2024
4
HART, NANCY MRS.
NONE • HOMEMAKER
IndividualPALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
$6,600
Feb 16, 2024
5
LIPSCHULTZ, MARC MR.
BLUE OWL CAPITAL • INVESTMENTS
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Mar 14, 2024
6
TAYLOR, MARGARETTA MISS
NONE • RETIRED
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Jun 12, 2023
7
LEVY, EDWARD JR.
EDW C LEVY CO • CHAIRMAN
IndividualBIRMINGHAM, MI
$6,600
May 1, 2024
8
LEVY, EDWARD JR.
EDW C LEVY CO • CHAIRMAN
IndividualBIRMINGHAM, MI
$6,600
Jul 25, 2024
9
PIKE, ROBERT
SELF EMPLOYED • TRANSPORTATION
IndividualBIRMINGHAM, AL
$6,534
Aug 2, 2023
10
BAKER, MAXINE
NONE • RETIRED
IndividualZANESVILLE, OH
$5,352
Jun 14, 2023

Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]

ID: M001157

Top Contributors

10

1
SOUTH SPUR LP
OrganizationHOUSTON, TX
$3,300
Jan 31, 2024
2
TRACEY FOX KING & WALTERS
OrganizationHOUSTON, TX
$1,000
Feb 17, 2023
3
CHILDS, JOHN W.
JW CHILDS ASSOCIATES • OWNER
IndividualVERO BEACH, FL
$50,000
Dec 12, 2023
4
LANIER, BECKY MRS.
LANIER LAW FIRM • ATTORNEY
IndividualHOUSTON, TX
$50,000
Mar 4, 2024
5
LANIER, MARK W.
LANIER LAW FIRM • ATTORNEY
IndividualHOUSTON, TX
$50,000
Mar 4, 2024
6
CHILDS, JOHN W
IndividualVERO BEACH, FL
$38,400
Mar 15, 2024
7
CHILDS, JOHN W.
JW CHILDS ASSOCIATES • OWNER
IndividualVERO BEACH, FL
$38,400
May 7, 2024
8
CHILDS, JOHN W
IndividualVERO BEACH, FL
$33,400
Nov 14, 2024
9
CARLTON, C. CRAIG MR.
C.C. CARLTON INDUSTRIES • OWNER
IndividualAUSTIN, TX
$25,000
Feb 13, 2024
10
LUROS, HILARY
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualSUGAR LAND, TX
$25,000
Feb 27, 2024

Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]

ID: C001120

Top Contributors

10

1
CHEVRON
OrganizationSAN RAMON, CA
$5,000
Sep 4, 2024
2
COMPLETE EMERGENCY CARE HOLDING LLC
OrganizationSOUTHLAKE, TX
$3,500
Mar 11, 2024
3
SANDLIAN REALTY
OrganizationWICHITA, KS
$1,000
Feb 7, 2024
4
ALABAMA-COUSHATTA TRIBE
OrganizationLIVINGSTON, TX
$1,000
Sep 30, 2024
5
RUSSELL W H KRIDEL MD PA
OrganizationHOUSTON, TX
$250
Feb 28, 2023
6
JONES RANCH LLC
OrganizationCORPUS CHRISTI, TX
$250
Mar 13, 2024
7
MAFRIGE, DAVID
SELF • COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS
IndividualHOUSTON, TX
$9,900
Jun 21, 2023
8
MAFRIGE, DAVID
SELF • COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS
IndividualHOUSTON, TX
$9,900
Jun 21, 2023
9
ODEN, KEITH
CAMDEN PROPERTY TRUST • EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIRMAN
IndividualHOUSTON, TX
$9,900
Jun 27, 2023
10
ODEN, KEITH
CAMDEN PROPERTY TRUST • EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIRMAN
IndividualHOUSTON, TX
$9,900
Jun 27, 2023

Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]

ID: H001077

Top Contributors

10

1
HEBERT, MARC
JONES WALKER • ATTORNEY
IndividualMETAIRIE, LA
$3,500
Sep 8, 2024
2
HAMER, GREGORY J MR. SR
B&G FOOD ENTERPRISES LLC. • CORP. SECRETARY
IndividualMORGAN CITY, LA
$3,300
Nov 25, 2024
3
FREY, GERARD A.
SELF EMPLOYED • FARMERS
IndividualIOTA, LA
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
4
CRAPPEL, ADAM
AE OFFICE MACHINES • PRESIDENT
IndividualPATTERSON, LA
$3,300
Mar 31, 2023
5
UIHLEIN, RICHARD
ULINE • CEO
IndividualLAKE BLUFF, IL
$3,300
Jan 26, 2023
6
BOLLINGER, DONALD
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualNEW ORLEANS, LA
$3,300
Mar 7, 2023
7
BOLLINGER, DONALD
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualNEW ORLEANS, LA
$3,300
Mar 7, 2023
8
COOLEY, WILLIAM
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualWEST PALM BEACH, FL
$3,300
Mar 7, 2023
9
HAMER, GREGORY J MR. SR
BG FOOD ENTERPRISES LLC • EXECUTIVE
IndividualMORGAN CITY, LA
$3,300
Mar 12, 2024
10
DAVIS, JORDAN
WESTERN CONSTRUCTION ROOFING • SALES PROJECT MANAGER
IndividualHARRISON, ID
$3,300
Jan 9, 2024

Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3]

ID: F000459

Top Contributors

10

1
EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
OrganizationCHEROKEE, NC
$3,300
Mar 28, 2023
2
THE CHICKASAW NATION
OrganizationADA, OK
$3,300
Jun 30, 2024
3
EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
OrganizationCHEROKEE, NC
$2,500
Mar 28, 2023
4
BARKER FOR SHERIFF
OrganizationCLINTON, TN
$1,000
Mar 16, 2023
5
CARBON RIVERS, INC.
OrganizationKNOXVILLE, TN
$1,000
Mar 16, 2023
6
HIGGINS, KENNETH
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualMCDONALD, TN
$3,300
Oct 17, 2024
7
HIGGINS, PHILIP
FIDEM ENERGY • CO CEO
IndividualCLEVELAND, TN
$3,300
Oct 17, 2024
8
JOHNSTON, BENJAMIN
FIDEM ENERGY • PRESIDENT
IndividualLOOKOUT MTN, GA
$3,300
Oct 17, 2024
9
JONES, JOHN BAILEY
NONE • STUDENT
IndividualCLEVELAND, TN
$3,300
Oct 17, 2024
10
RICHARDS, CHRISTINE
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualBARLETT, TN
$3,300
Oct 18, 2024

Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]

ID: F000475

Top Contributors

10

1
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
COMPRIOR LAKE, MN
$3,300
May 29, 2024
2
PRAIRIE ISLAND TRIBAL COUNCIL
COMWELCH, MN
$2,500
Feb 15, 2023
3
REPUBLICAN MAINSTREET PARTNERSHIP PAC
PACWASHINGTON, DC
$1,000
Jul 28, 2023
4
WATONWAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY
COMSAINT JAMES, MN
$800
May 30, 2024
5
ANDERSON, ROLLIS H
ANDERSON TRUCKING SERVICE • CEO
IndividualSAINT CLOUD, MN
$13,200
Mar 20, 2024
6
KROLL, MARK W
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualCRYSTAL BAY, MN
$13,200
Mar 31, 2023
7
SONNEK, KATHLEEN M
SELF • WRITER
IndividualLAKE CRYSTAL, MN
$10,000
Sep 21, 2023
8
HALKYARD, JONATHAN
MGM RESORTS • CFO
IndividualLAS VEGAS, NV
$9,423
Mar 26, 2024
9
KING, RUSSELL S
KING CAPITAL LLC • CEO
IndividualMINNEAPOLIS, MN
$6,870
Dec 24, 2023
10
MILLER, HUGH L
RTP COMPANY • PRESIDENT
IndividualWINONA, MN
$6,600
Mar 28, 2024

Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]

ID: C001118

Top Contributors

10

1
THE CHICKASAW NATION
OrganizationADA, OK
$1,000
Oct 31, 2023
2
JOHNSON, CAMERON MR.
MAGIC CITY FORD • CAR DEALER
IndividualROANOKE, VA
$3,300
Nov 21, 2024
3
ROSENBERG, DIANE MS.
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualROANOKE, VA
$3,300
Nov 4, 2024
4
STOLTZFUS, MELISSA
HOMEMAKER • HOMEMAKER
IndividualBRIDGEWATER, VA
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
5
STOLTZFUS, MICHAEL
DYNAMIC AVIATION • PRESIDENT & CEO
IndividualBRIDGEWATER, VA
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
6
STOLTZFUS, MICHAEL
DYNAMIC AVIATION • PRESIDENT & CEO
IndividualBRIDGEWATER, VA
$3,300
Nov 13, 2024
7
CLINE, JULIA S MRS.
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualLEXINGTON, VA
$3,300
Dec 31, 2023
8
CLINE, JULIA S MRS.
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualLEXINGTON, VA
$3,300
Dec 31, 2023
9
CARTLEDGE, GEORGE B MR. III
GRAND HOME FURNISHINGS • PRESIDENT
IndividualROANOKE, VA
$3,300
Mar 30, 2023
10
CARTLEDGE, GEORGE B MR. III
GRAND HOME FURNISHINGS • PRESIDENT
IndividualROANOKE, VA
$3,300
Mar 30, 2023

Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]

ID: B001302

Top Contributors

10

1
TAYLOR, MARGARETTA J
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Dec 15, 2023
2
TAYLOR, MARGARETTA J
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Dec 15, 2023
3
MCCLEVE, LONNIE
SELF EMPLOYED • DEVELOPER
IndividualQUEEN CREEK, AZ
$3,300
Oct 16, 2023
4
BENSON, LEE
LEE BENSON • CEO
IndividualMESA, AZ
$3,300
Oct 18, 2023
5
FAUST, ANNE R
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualNEWTOWN SQUARE, PA
$3,300
Oct 6, 2023
6
BENSON, LEE
LEE BENSON • CEO
IndividualMESA, AZ
$3,300
Oct 18, 2023
7
BROPHY, DANIEL
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualJACKSON, WY
$3,300
Dec 21, 2023
8
LONDEN, PRISCILLA
LONDEN INSURANCE GROUP • EXECUTIVE
IndividualPHOENIX, AZ
$3,300
Mar 7, 2023
9
ALLEN, GWYNDA S
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualSUN LAKES, AZ
$3,300
Mar 22, 2023
10
COOLEY, WILLIAM
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualWEST PALM BEACH, FL
$3,300
Mar 7, 2023

Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]

ID: A000375

Top Contributors

10

1
THE CHICKASAW NATION
OrganizationADA, OK
$1,000
Jun 20, 2023
2
1349 FOOD & FIBER
OrganizationBEEVILLE, TX
$500
May 16, 2023
3
KIMBER, SHELDON
INTERSECT POWER • CEO
IndividualTRUCKEE, CA
$5,000
Sep 12, 2024
4
LEPRINO, TERRY
LEPRINO FOODS • BOARD DIRECTOR
IndividualDENVER, CO
$3,300
Nov 4, 2024
5
ZAFFIRINI, CARLOS
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualAUSTIN, TX
$3,300
Dec 13, 2024
6
ZAFFIRINI, CARLOS
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualAUSTIN, TX
$3,300
Dec 13, 2024
7
JOHNSON, CLAY
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualAUSTIN, TX
$3,300
Dec 13, 2024
8
STENSON, ERIC
STENSON TAMADDON • CEO
IndividualPHOENIX, AZ
$3,300
Oct 27, 2023
9
MCCLELLAND, GAY L.
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualOLNEY, TX
$3,300
Nov 3, 2023
10
MCCLELLAND, MARK
TOWER EXTRUSION, LLC • PRESIDENT
IndividualOLNEY, TX
$3,300
Nov 3, 2023

Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]

ID: H001093

Top Contributors

10

1
HABEMATOLEL POMO OF UPPER LAKE TRIBE OF CALIFORNIA
OrganizationUPPER LAKE, CA
$3,300
Aug 3, 2023
2
OTOE MISSOURIA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
OrganizationRED ROCK, OK
$3,300
Aug 3, 2023
3
TURTLE MOUNTAIN BAND OF CHIPPEWA OF NORTH DAKOTA
OrganizationBELCOURT, ND
$3,300
Aug 3, 2023
4
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$2,500
Dec 19, 2023
5
BANKE, BARBARA
JACKSON FAMILY FOUNDATION • EXECUTIVE
IndividualGEYSERVILLE, CA
$6,600
Dec 7, 2023
6
SCHWARZMAN, CHRISTINE
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Mar 6, 2024
7
GRIFFIN, KENNETH
CITADEL LLC • FOUNDER CEO
IndividualMIAMI BEACH, FL
$6,600
Apr 10, 2023
8
ROWAN, CAROLYN
CAROLYN ROWAN COLLECTION LLC • EXECUTIVE
IndividualGREENWICH, CT
$6,600
Jun 28, 2023
9
ROWAN, MARC
APOLLO MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS • EXECUTIVE
IndividualGREENWICH, CT
$6,600
Jun 28, 2023
10
KIESLER, DOUGLAS M MR.
KIESLER POLICE SUPPLY, INC. • CEO
IndividualGREENVILLE, IN
$6,600
Feb 22, 2023

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Project 2025 Policy Matches

This bill shows semantic similarity to the following sections of the Project 2025 policy document.AI-enhanced analysis provides detailed alignment ratings.

Department of Homeland Security

Weak
Vector: 66%
Pages: 174-176AI Enhanced

AI Analysis:

"Both the bill and the Project 2025 DHS section emphasize national security and protecting U.S. interests, but the bill focuses on sanctioning the ICC to shield U.S. and allied officials from international prosecution, whereas the Project 2025 policy concerns domestic immigration enforcement, ICE operations, and visa reforms, resulting only tangential overlap."

Key themes:national securityprotection of US officialssanctionssovereigntyexecutive authority

— 141 — Department of Homeland Security enforcement. To return ICE to its primary mission, any new Administration that wishes to restore the rule of law to our immigration enforcement efforts should: l Order ICE to stop closing out pending immigration cases and apply the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) as written by Congress.3 The Biden Administration closed out tens of thousands of immigration cases that had already been prepared and were slated for expedited removal processing or hearings before the U.S. Immigration Court. This misguided action constituted an egregious example of lawlessness that allowed thousands of illegal aliens and other immigration violators to go free in the United States. l Direct ICE to stop ignoring criminal aliens identified through the 287(g) program.4 Ultimately, Congress should prevent ICE from ignoring criminal aliens identified by local law enforcement agencies that are partners in the 287(g) program. However, before congressional action, ICE should be directed to take custody of all aliens with records for felonies, crimes of violence, DUIs, previous removals, and any other crime that is considered a national security or public safety threat as defined under current laws. l Eliminate T and U visas. Victimization should not be a basis for an immigration benefit. If an alien who was a trafficking or crime victim is actively and significantly cooperating with law enforcement as a witness, the S visa is already available and should be used. Pending elimination of the T and U visas, the Secretary should significantly restrict eligibility for each visa to prevent fraud. l Issue clear guidance regarding detention and bond for aliens. Thousands of illegal aliens are allowed to bond out of immigration detention only to disappear into the interior of the United States where many commit crimes and many others disappear, never to be heard from again. This occurs primarily because of poorly worded bond regulations, contradictory bond policy memoranda, and poor practices for managing released aliens and the Alternatives to Detention (ATD) Program, which requires significant reform. l Prioritize national security in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). ICE should end its current cozy deference to educational institutions and remove security risks from the program. This requires working with the Department of State to eliminate or significantly reduce the number of visas issued to foreign students from enemy nations. — 142 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise Most of the foregoing can be accomplished rapidly and effectively through exec- utive action that is both lawful and appropriate. Additionally, ICE should clarify who is responsible for enforcing its criminal and civil authorities. It should also remove self-imposed limitations on its nationwide jurisdiction. l Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Special Agents in the 1811 series should enforce Title 8 and 18 crimes as the biggest part of their portfolio. Alien smuggling, trafficking, and cross-border crime as defined under Title 85 and Title 186 should be the focus of ICE operations. l The role of ICE Deportation Officers should be clarified. ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) should be identified as being primarily responsible for enforcing civil immigration regulations, including the civil arrest, detention, and removal of immigration violators anywhere in the United States, without warrant where appropriate, subject only to the civil warrant requirements of the INA where appropriate. l All ICE memoranda identifying “sensitive zones” where ICE personnel are prohibited from operating should be rescinded. Rely on the good judgment of officers in the field to avoid inappropriate situations. l To maximize the efficient use of its resources, ICE should make full use of existing Expedited Removal (ER) authorities. The agency has limited the use of ER to eligible aliens apprehended within 100 miles of the border. This is not a statutory requirement. New Policies U.S. national security and public safety interests would be well-served if ICE were to be combined with CBP and USCIS, as mentioned above. Additionally, ICE/ HSI, along with CBP, should be full participants in the Intelligence Community. The use of Blackies Warrants should be operationalized within ICE. These civil search warrants are commonly used for worksite enforcement when agents have probable cause that illegal aliens are employed at a business. This would stream- line investigations. Safeguarding Americans will require not just securing the border, but con- tinuous vetting and investigations of many aliens who exploited President Biden’s open border for potentially nefarious purposes, including some Afghan evacuees sent directly to the U.S. during America’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Department of Homeland Security

Weak
Vector: 65%
Pages: 174-176AI Enhanced

AI Analysis:

"The bill focuses on imposing sanctions, including visa restrictions, on foreign individuals supporting ICC investigations of U.S. and allied officials, while the Project 2025 DHS section concerns immigration enforcement reforms such as visa eligibility changes, detention policies, and prioritizing national security in visa programs. Both touch on visa policy and national security, but their primary objectives and mechanisms are unrelated."

Key themes:visa policynational securityimmigration enforcement

— 141 — Department of Homeland Security enforcement. To return ICE to its primary mission, any new Administration that wishes to restore the rule of law to our immigration enforcement efforts should: l Order ICE to stop closing out pending immigration cases and apply the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) as written by Congress.3 The Biden Administration closed out tens of thousands of immigration cases that had already been prepared and were slated for expedited removal processing or hearings before the U.S. Immigration Court. This misguided action constituted an egregious example of lawlessness that allowed thousands of illegal aliens and other immigration violators to go free in the United States. l Direct ICE to stop ignoring criminal aliens identified through the 287(g) program.4 Ultimately, Congress should prevent ICE from ignoring criminal aliens identified by local law enforcement agencies that are partners in the 287(g) program. However, before congressional action, ICE should be directed to take custody of all aliens with records for felonies, crimes of violence, DUIs, previous removals, and any other crime that is considered a national security or public safety threat as defined under current laws. l Eliminate T and U visas. Victimization should not be a basis for an immigration benefit. If an alien who was a trafficking or crime victim is actively and significantly cooperating with law enforcement as a witness, the S visa is already available and should be used. Pending elimination of the T and U visas, the Secretary should significantly restrict eligibility for each visa to prevent fraud. l Issue clear guidance regarding detention and bond for aliens. Thousands of illegal aliens are allowed to bond out of immigration detention only to disappear into the interior of the United States where many commit crimes and many others disappear, never to be heard from again. This occurs primarily because of poorly worded bond regulations, contradictory bond policy memoranda, and poor practices for managing released aliens and the Alternatives to Detention (ATD) Program, which requires significant reform. l Prioritize national security in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). ICE should end its current cozy deference to educational institutions and remove security risks from the program. This requires working with the Department of State to eliminate or significantly reduce the number of visas issued to foreign students from enemy nations.

Department of Homeland Security

Weak
Vector: 63%
Pages: 174-176AI Enhanced

AI Analysis:

"Both the bill and the Project 2025 DHS section emphasize national security and protecting Americans from external threats, but the bill focuses on imposing sanctions against the ICC while the Project 2025 text centers on immigration enforcement, detention, and vetting reforms within DHS agencies."

Key themes:national securityprotecting US personsexecutive authorityvetting/screening

— 142 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise Most of the foregoing can be accomplished rapidly and effectively through exec- utive action that is both lawful and appropriate. Additionally, ICE should clarify who is responsible for enforcing its criminal and civil authorities. It should also remove self-imposed limitations on its nationwide jurisdiction. l Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Special Agents in the 1811 series should enforce Title 8 and 18 crimes as the biggest part of their portfolio. Alien smuggling, trafficking, and cross-border crime as defined under Title 85 and Title 186 should be the focus of ICE operations. l The role of ICE Deportation Officers should be clarified. ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) should be identified as being primarily responsible for enforcing civil immigration regulations, including the civil arrest, detention, and removal of immigration violators anywhere in the United States, without warrant where appropriate, subject only to the civil warrant requirements of the INA where appropriate. l All ICE memoranda identifying “sensitive zones” where ICE personnel are prohibited from operating should be rescinded. Rely on the good judgment of officers in the field to avoid inappropriate situations. l To maximize the efficient use of its resources, ICE should make full use of existing Expedited Removal (ER) authorities. The agency has limited the use of ER to eligible aliens apprehended within 100 miles of the border. This is not a statutory requirement. New Policies U.S. national security and public safety interests would be well-served if ICE were to be combined with CBP and USCIS, as mentioned above. Additionally, ICE/ HSI, along with CBP, should be full participants in the Intelligence Community. The use of Blackies Warrants should be operationalized within ICE. These civil search warrants are commonly used for worksite enforcement when agents have probable cause that illegal aliens are employed at a business. This would stream- line investigations. Safeguarding Americans will require not just securing the border, but con- tinuous vetting and investigations of many aliens who exploited President Biden’s open border for potentially nefarious purposes, including some Afghan evacuees sent directly to the U.S. during America’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. — 143 — Department of Homeland Security Budget l Congress should mandate and fund additional bed space for alien detainees. ICE should be funded for a significant increase in detention space, raising the daily available number of beds to 100,000. l Congress should fund ICE for at least 20,000 ERO officers and 5,000 Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA) attorneys. U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES (USCIS) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the agency tasked with administering the legal immigration and certain temporary visa programs. Needed Reforms Since January 2021, USCIS’s priorities have been misaligned, and this has trans- formed it into an open-borders agency, ignoring the critical role that it plays in national security, public safety, and safeguarding the integrity of our immigration system. USCIS should be returned to operating as a screening and vetting agency. Regulatory efforts have focused on easing asylum eligibility in a manner that is guaranteed to exacerbate asylum fraud as people surge at the border. Emphasis also has been placed on removing legal barriers to immigration, such as the use of public benefits. These actions violate statutes, erode congressional intent, and provide a significant magnet for continued illegal immigration. Additionally, USCIS resources have been misappropriated to focus more on creating and expanding large-scale parole and temporary status programs that violate the law and are otherwise contrary to congressional intent instead of focus- ing on a more secure and efficient process for those who are seeking benefits. The ever-increasing number of applications filed has made it difficult to vet applica- tions adequately for eligibility, fraud, and specific national security and public safety problems. The Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate (FDNS) is currently a small directorate with assigned officers reporting through the chain of command in the field, and this has led to stovepiping, lack of coordination in national policy, and inconsistencies throughout the agency. To prioritize vetting and fraud detection, FDNS should undergo a structural shift focused on direct reporting from the field to headquarters, reclassification of leadership, and FDNS directives taking prece- dence over those of other component entities. Correcting the current misalignment of agency priorities and resources should begin with this primary shift in focus to vetting and fraud detection. These actions would reform the agency, returning it to its screening and vetting mission in protecting the homeland. Other structural changes should include reimplementation of the USCIS denat- uralization unit—an effort to maintain integrity in the system by identifying and

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