HOMEFRONT Act of 2026

Protection of First Amendment Rights: Under Section 2(a)(1), domestic courts cannot recognize or enforce a foreign judgment or order entered under a foreign censorship law on a United States person if the conduct would be protected under the First Amendment inside the United States. This helps ensure that our constitutional free speech rights are not undermined by foreign nations.

Extradition Protections: Under Section 2(f), a United States person cannot be extradited from the United States to a foreign country for violating a foreign censorship law if the conduct would be protected under the First Amendment within the United States. This shields individuals from being sent abroad for exercising free speech.

Private Right of Action and Damages: Under Section 2(g), a United States person who has a foreign censorship judgment or order entered against them can bring an action in a United States district court to seek a declaratory judgment of unenforceability, injunctive relief, reasonable attorney's fees, and statutory damages of $25,000. This provides targeted individuals with legal recourse and financial support to fight back.

Limits on Government Assistance to Foreign Censors: Under Section 2(e), officers or employees of the United States, any State, or any local government are prohibited from assisting a foreign government in investigating or enforcing a foreign censorship law against a United States person for conduct protected by the First Amendment. This prevents our own public officials from helping foreign entities crack down on American speech.