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10 results for “war powers”
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 10111 · Aug 21, 2026
Immigration Oversight and Accountability Act of 2025
…state or local law enforcement), the Commission must first obtain a judicial warrant based on probable cause that the records are relevant to an ongoing investigation of a violation of federal immigration law. No compelled production of…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade F (Direct violation) · Oct 10, 2026
H.R. 2056: District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act of 2025
…protections against unreasonable searches and seizures by encouraging warrantless data collection and detention based on immigration status alone. It also implicates the Fifth Amendment's Due Process Clause by potentially detaining…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade C (Significant issues) · Oct 13, 2026
S. 2: Secure America Act
…funding for biometric entry-exit systems and surveillance towers may lead to warrantless tracking of U.S. citizens and lawful residents, which could violate the Fourth Amendment. The lack of explicit safeguards for privacy and due process…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade B (Mostly sound) · Oct 13, 2026
H.R. 506: Security First Act
…arms, or quartering. It does not authorize searches or seizures without warrant or probable cause (Fourth Amendment) — the seizure provision applies to unreported monetary instruments at the border, where the border search exception…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 10106 · Aug 18, 2026
Visa Integrity and Congressional Oversight Act of 2025
…over immigration enforcement. It may have exceeded Congress's enumerated powers by attempting to regulate entry of foreign nationals outside the scope of immigration and naturalization power. Article I, Section 8, Clause 4 (immigration and…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 14, 2026
H.R. 9382: To require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to link together applications of family members throughout the NEXUS application process, and for other purposes.
…not expand federal authority beyond existing immigration and border control powers, does not infringe on any constitutional rights, and does not raise due process or takings concerns. The bill's provisions are procedural and optional, and…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade C (Significant issues) · Oct 11, 2026
H.R. 1927: CLEAR Act of 2025
…cooperation with state and local law enforcement fall within these enumerated powers. However, the bill's use of funding conditions to compel state cooperation may exceed the spending power if it is coercive rather than persuasive, as per…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 09, 2026
H.R. 4638: Federal Working Animal Protection Act
…Ninth Amendment (unenumerated rights), or Tenth Amendment (reserved powers). The bill applies only to non-citizens and only after a criminal conviction or admission, so no Bill of Rights violation occurs. The bill does not restrict what a…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade B (Mostly sound) · Oct 10, 2026
H.R. 993: Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act
…to improve border security, which is squarely within these enumerated powers. The bill itself does not authorize any specific search, seizure, or surveillance activity. It only requires the development of a plan and reports to Congress.…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade B (Mostly sound) · Oct 11, 2026
S. 850: Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act
The bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to conduct threat analyses and update border security strategies, which falls within the federal government's enumerated power over immigration and border security. It does not directly…