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DemocratBill · H.R. 7939· House(119-HR-7939)

Say No to Warrantless Searches Act

Rep. Gonzalez
Age: 59 years
Texas
Introduced
3/16/2026
Last activity
3/16/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Vicente Gonzalez
Cosponsors
None
Immigration
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the ``Say No to Warrantless Searches Act'', aims to protect Fourth Amendment rights during immigration enforcement. It proposes an amendment to the Immigration and Nationality Act. Under this Act, Federal law enforcement officers performing immigration enforcement activities would be prohibited from searching private property without a judicial warrant. The only exceptions allowed would be for exigent circumstances or when consent is lawfully obtained. This legislation was introduced by Mr. Vicente Gonzalez of Texas.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+7

    The bill prohibits federal law enforcement from searching private property during immigration enforcement without a judicial warrant.

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?+5

    The bill protects immigrants from warrantless searches of their private property by federal law enforcement officers.

  • Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+4

    The bill provides stronger Fourth Amendment protections for individuals targeted during immigration enforcement activities.

The opposite

  • Does this tighten control of the border?-1

    The bill limits the methods available to federal officers during immigration enforcement actions by requiring judicial warrants for searches of private property.