Shadow Wolves Improvement Act
Summary
The Shadow Wolves Improvement Act aims to enhance the effectiveness of the Shadow Wolves Program, a unit within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that operates in coordination with Tribal governments. The Act mandates the specification of the program's mission and goals, determination of staffing needs, and updating of strategies for recruitment and retention. It also focuses on providing information to tactical officers about reclassification as special agents and developing a succession plan.
Expected Effects
The Act will likely lead to a more structured and better-staffed Shadow Wolves Program. This could result in improved border security and law enforcement on tribal lands. The Act also formalizes the conversion of experienced Shadow Wolves to career appointments.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced border security through a more effective Shadow Wolves Program.
- Improved coordination between federal law enforcement and Tribal governments.
- Increased recruitment and retention of qualified special agents.
- Career advancement opportunities for existing Shadow Wolves tactical officers.
- Better-defined mission and goals for the program.
Potential Disadvantages
- The Act specifies that no additional funds are authorized, potentially limiting the scope of improvements.
- Implementation may face challenges due to the need for coordination between multiple agencies and tribal governments.
- Potential delays in implementation due to the 180-day and 1-year deadlines for strategy updates and reports, respectively.
- The effectiveness of the program expansion criteria may be limited by the lack of additional funding.
- Reclassification of tactical officers may create unforeseen administrative burdens.
Constitutional Alignment
The Act appears to align with the Constitution, particularly Article I, Section 8, which grants Congress the power to regulate commerce with Indian tribes and to establish uniform rules of naturalization, which relates to immigration enforcement. The Act also respects tribal sovereignty by requiring coordination with tribal governments, reflecting a government-to-government relationship.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).