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DemocratBill · S. 4800· Senate(119-S-4800)

Land of the Free Act of 2026

Rep. Padilla
Age: 53 years
California
Introduced
6/16/2026
Last activity
6/16/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Alex Padilla
Cosponsors
Democrat - 10Republican - 0
Immigration
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The "Land of the Free Act of 2026" is a bill introduced in the Senate. Its goal is to protect free speech by changing the Immigration and Nationality Act. Specifically, it seeks to repeal section 237(a)(4)(C). This specific section currently allows for the deportation of aliens whose presence or activities are believed to have serious adverse foreign policy consequences.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?+9

    Directly benefits non-citizens by removing a ground for deportation.

  • Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?+8

    Directly protects speech activities from being used as grounds for deportation.

  • Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life?+8

    The bill specifically aims to protect free speech by removing a ground for deportability.

The opposite

  • Does this give the federal government more power?-3

    The bill restricts the federal government's power to deport individuals based on foreign policy concerns.

  • Does this tighten control of the border?-2

    The bill removes a ground for deportation, slightly reducing the government's ability to remove certain aliens.