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65 results for “Fourth Amendment”

1. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 10111 · Aug 21, 2026

   Immigration Oversight and Accountability Act of 2025

   …privilege and the President's constitutional duties under Article II. Possible Fourth Amendment violation if compelled production includes private documents without a judicial warrant. Tenth Amendment concerns if the act imposes federal…

2. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to cl-10865524 · May 29, 2026

   Nonretroactive sentencing amendments may constitute an 'extraordinary and compelling reason' under §3582(c)(1)(A)(i) when the resulting disparity is extreme, unjustified, and not based solely on congressional intent to deny relief.

   …Constitution does not require that sentencing disparities from nonretroactive amendments be ignored; rather, Article II's pardon power and Article III's judicial power allow for individualized mercy and equitable relief where a sentence is…

3. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-16403 · Aug 13, 2026

   American Citizenship Integrity Act of 2026

   …Integrity Act of 2026'. SECTION 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that the 14th Amendment to the Constitution guarantees citizenship to all persons born in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, and that this guarantee must…

4. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-03947 · Oct 16, 2026

   Corrected Proclamation Confirming National Angel Family Day as Ceremonial and Within Article II

   …22, 2026, remains. Nothing here limits any right protected by the First Amendment, Fifth Amendment Due Process, or Fourteenth Amendment, Section 1. VFA assesses this corrected proclamation would give each side a concrete gain over…

5. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-16404 · Aug 13, 2026

   Birth Tourism Deterrence and Visa Integrity Act of 2026

   …that (1) birthright citizenship is constitutionally guaranteed by the 14th Amendment and cannot be denied by statute or executive action; (2) the practice of birth tourism exploits the visa system and undermines immigration integrity; (3)…

6. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-04645 · Oct 15, 2026

   Ratepayer Protection Act for Large Data Centers

   …in Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 to spend for reporting and study. The Tenth Amendment reserves retail rate-setting to the states. The Fifth Amendment Due Process Clause requires notice and a fair hearing before any fine. A proclamation…

7. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-05262 · Oct 15, 2026

   Corrected Proclamation for Women's History Month, 2026

   …signed by the President, consistent with Article I, Section 8 and the Tenth Amendment. This proclamation respects free speech and equal dignity under the First Amendment and the Fifth Amendment Due Process Clause. Participation is fully…

8. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 9143 · Jun 07, 2026

   Secure American Invention Act of 2025

   …not directly tied to the 'progress of science and useful arts'. Fifth Amendment Due Process concerns if vague terms like 'foreign adversary' lead to arbitrary denial of patent rights without clear standards. Tenth Amendment concern if the…

9. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-15003 · Jul 29, 2026

   Defense Critical Materials Domestic Procurement Act of 2026

   …in enumerated powers under Article I, Section 8, and respects the Tenth Amendment by not imposing mandates on states or private entities beyond federal contracting. The Executive Order may exceed Article II authori

10. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-12909 · Jun 30, 2026

    Post-Quantum Cryptography Transition and Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2026

    …3). The EO may restrict use of certain encryption methods, raising First Amendment concerns (cryptographic source code as protected speech). The EO lacks due process safeguards for entities affected by comp

11. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-11595 · Jun 10, 2026

    Customs Enforcement Enhancement Act of 2026

    …Clause 3 (interstate and foreign commerce). The order may violate the Fifth Amendment Due Process Clause by imposing penalties without clear procedural safeguards. The order may infringe on state sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment by…

12. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-06286 · May 15, 2026

    Executive Order 2026-XX: Ensuring Merit-Based Practices in Federal Contracting by Prohibiting Discrimination Under DEI Pretexts

    …outside protected groups. This upholds equal protection under the Fifth Amendment Due Process Clause and faithful execution of civil rights laws. Section 2. Directives. (a) The FAR Council shall, within 180 days, propose amendments to the…

13. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-18571 · Oct 08, 2026

    Corrected SI Executive Order: Lawful Rancher Support Within Current Authority

    …8, Clause 3 and Clause 18. State wildlife control is protected by the Tenth Amendment, and fair decisions on depredation claims require Fifth Amendment Due Process. That is why this order must review and recommend within current law. The…

14. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-18567 · Oct 08, 2026

    Fair Livestock Markets and Interstate Meat Access Act

    …9, Clause 7 require a capped appropriation for any loan pilot. The Fifth Amendment requires notice, hearing, and court review before penalty. The Tenth Amendment requires respect for state inspection programs. Article II, Section 3…

15. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-16730 · Aug 15, 2026

    Childhood Vaccine Evidence and Accountability Act of 2026

    To ensure that childhood vaccine recommendations are held to a 'gold standard' of scientific evidence, transparency, and conflict-of-interest review, while preserving public trust in vaccine policy and protecting public health. SECTION 1.…

16. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-15357 · Jul 29, 2026

    Smithsonian Transparency and Historical Integrity Act of 2026

    …that respects the separation of powers. Potential violation of the First Amendment because the order may compel the Smithsonian to alter or suppress speech based on content viewpoint, particularly if it targets specific historical…

17. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-06601 · May 15, 2026

    Federal Election Citizenship Verification Act of 2026

    …regulate federal elections; only U.S. citizens may vote under the Fourteenth Amendment; and secure verification prevents fraud while respecting state administration under the Tenth Amendment. SECTION 3. CITIZENSHIP VERIFICATION…

18. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-07907 · Oct 04, 2026

    Serious Mental Illness Treatment Acceleration Act

    …Section 8, Clause 1 Article I, Section 9, Clause 7 Article II, Section 3 Fifth Amendment Tenth Amendment

19. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S. 4708 · Jul 29, 2026

    Arctic Security and Diplomacy Alignment Act of 2025

    …that infringe on state sovereignty over Arctic lands and waters (Tenth Amendment). Potential delegation of treaty-making or foreign policy authority to executive agencies without Senate ratification (Article II, Section 2, Clause 2).…

20. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-02496 · Oct 18, 2026

    Corrected Ceremonial Proclamation for National Black History Month, 2026

    …an Article I appropriation Whether federal calls for observance respect First Amendment speech rights and Tenth Amendment state control over schools and libraries Article II, Section 1, Clause 1 Article II, Section 3 Article I, Section 8,…