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3 results for “war powers”
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade F (Direct violation) · Oct 10, 2026
H.R. 3486: Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025
…violations, which are civil or administrative matters, not crimes that warrant such extreme penalties. The bill also overrides state authority over local law enforcement and criminal justice, consolidating power at the federal level…
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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 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…