Bill · S.Res. 341· Senate(119-SRES-341)
A resolution reaffirming that immigration officers under the direction of the Department of Homeland Security are not authorized to arrest, detain, interrogate, or deport United States citizens and must implement stronger measures to prevent future wrongful enforcement actions against such citizens.
- Introduced
- 7/29/2025
- Last activity
- 7/29/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4829)
- Sponsored by
- Ruben Gallego
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution focuses on the actions of immigration officers working under the Department of Homeland Security. It points out that these officers do not have the legal authority to arrest, detain, interrogate, or deport United States citizens. The text highlights that despite existing internal guidance prohibiting the detention of U.S. citizens, there have been recent reports of citizens being wrongfully targeted. These wrongful actions have included children, veterans, and disabled individuals based on factors like appearance or occupation. Because of this, the Senate is officially reaffirming that these immigration officers lack the authority to take such actions against citizens. Finally, the resolution states that these officers must put stronger measures in place to stop these wrongful enforcement actions from happening in the future.
Yes· 3 of 22
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+6
Strongly reinforces Fourth and Fifth Amendment constitutional due process rights against unlawful detention and interrogation.
Does this change how police departments operate?+5
Calls for stronger measures to prevent wrongful enforcement actions and protects constitutional rights.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+4
Specifically highlights and protects veterans who have been wrongfully targeted by immigration enforcement.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Protection for U.S. Citizens: The resolution reaffirms that immigration officers under the Department of Homeland Security are not authorized to arrest, detain, interrogate, or deport United States citizens. This is a positive step to ensure that the constitutional rights of citizens are respected and that they are not unlawfully targeted during civil immigration enforcement.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text of the resolution does not contain any specific provisions that create negative consequences, burdens, or penalties for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 People With Disabilities+4Good For Veterans+4Good For Children+3Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For African Americans+2Good For Asian Americans+2Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Men+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Retirees+1Good For Urban Residents+1Good For White Americans+1Good For Women+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+5Improves Disability Rights+3Improves Freedom Of Speech+2Improves Racial Equity+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+6Improves Government Transparency+3
- 12/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/29/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4829)
- Introduced in Senate
Adam SchiffDemocrat · California