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119-sres-341119th Congress

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.

Sponsored By: Senator Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]

Introduced

Summary

This resolution would reaffirm that immigration officers under the Department of Homeland Security are not authorized to arrest, detain, interrogate, or deport U.S. citizens. It would direct DHS to implement stronger measures to prevent wrongful enforcement actions against citizens.

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  • Individuals: Reaffirms Fourth and Fifth Amendment protections and highlights reports of U.S. citizens, including children, veterans, and people with disabilities, being wrongfully arrested or detained.
  • Agencies: Cites ICE internal Policy No. 10074.2 and pushes U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other DHS immigration officers to strengthen policies and safeguards against wrongful actions.
  • Community and safety: Frames wrongful citizen arrests as eroding public trust and putting officer safety at risk, and urges steps to rebuild confidence through clearer rules and prevention measures.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]

AZ • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 12/16/2025

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