Prohibition on false assumption of government authority in immigration enforcement

(a) In general Chapter 33 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 709 the following: 709A. False assumption of government authority in law enforcement (a) Offense Whoever, without lawful authority, knowingly— (1) stops, detains, or attempts to stop or detain any individual or vehicle on a public roadway; (2) demands or requests identification; (3) demands or requests to search property or persons; or (4) uses or operates any device or system to collect, access, or analyze license plate or vehicle identification data. For the purpose of enforcing, monitoring, obstructing, or influencing Federal law enforcement operations, shall be guilty of an offense under this section. (b) Penalties A violation of this section shall be punishable by— (1) imprisonment for not more than 5 years; (2) a fine under this title; or (3) both. (c) Aggravated offense If the offense— (1) involves the use or display of a firearm or other dangerous weapon; (2) results in bodily injury; or (3) interferes with or targets a Federal officer or Federal operation; the offender shall be imprisoned for not more than 10 years. (d) Rule of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit lawful protest, speech, or assembly that does not involve conduct described in subsection (a)..