Bill · H.R. 7572· House(119-HR-7572)
No Vigilante Checkpoints and Civil Rights Protection Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 2/13/2026
- Last activity
- 2/13/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Dan Crenshaw
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The No Vigilante Checkpoints and Civil Rights Protection Act of 2026 aims to protect civil rights against unlawful vigilante checkpoints and identity demands. It seeks to prohibit individuals or organizations from acting like law enforcement by stopping vehicles or demanding identification on public roadways. The bill establishes criminal penalties, including potential prison time, for those who engage in these activities without authority. Additionally, it creates a private right of action allowing aggrieved individuals to sue violators for damages. The legislation also aims to prevent the use of devices for unauthorized license plate or vehicle data collection.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+8
The bill protects Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable searches and unauthorized identity demands.
Would immigrants be better off under this?+7
The bill protects immigrants from being subjected to unauthorized identity demands and vehicle stops by private individuals.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+6
The bill limits the ability of vigilantes to conduct unauthorized identity checks and vehicle stops.
The opposite
Does this tighten control of the border?-2
The bill restricts private individuals from engaging in unauthorized immigration-related enforcement activities.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Constitutional Rights: The bill seeks to protect the Fourth Amendment right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures, specifically regarding unlawful vehicle stops and identification demands (Section 2).
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Criminal Penalties for Unlawful Conduct: Individuals who knowingly stop, detain, or demand identification or searches on public roadways without authority face up to 5 years in prison and fines (Section 3).
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Increased Penalties for Dangerous Behavior: If the unlawful conduct involves a weapon, causes bodily injury, or targets federal operations, the prison sentence can increase to up to 10 years (Section 3).
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Right to Seek Legal Redress: Any person aggrieved by these actions can bring a civil action in court against individuals, organizations, or certain governmental entities (Section 4).
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Financial Relief for Victims: Victims can seek statutory damages of at least $10,000 without proving actual damages, as well as compensatory damages, punitive damages, and attorney fees (Section 4).
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Removal of Legal Defenses: The bill ensures that qualified immunity or similar defenses cannot be used against defendants in these civil actions (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Criminal Liability for Specific Actions: Individuals who engage in stopping or detaining vehicles or requesting identification on public roadways for specific law enforcement-related purposes could face imprisonment and fines (Section 3).
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Strict Penalties for Aggravated Conduct: People face much harsher prison sentences of up to 10 years if their conduct involves weapons, causes injury, or interferes with federal operations (Section 3).
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Liability for Organizations and Governments: Organizations that support such conduct, or government entities that fail to prevent it on public property, can be sued in civil court (Section 4).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+7Good For Hispanic Americans+6Good For Low Income Households+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+8Improves Government Transparency+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+6Improves Pathway To Citizenship+3Improves Poverty Reduction+2Improves Border Security-2
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+5
- 2/13/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House