A Democratic bill with 12 Democratic cosponsors · See all 12 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Stop ICE Election Militarization Act," aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code. It seeks to prohibit certain activities by immigration officers in connection with elections. The legislation adds immigration officers to existing prohibitions regarding interference during elections. Additionally, it places restrictions on immigration enforcement and removal operations during the four weeks leading up to a Federal election. These operations would be limited to specific circumstances involving criminal probable cause or imminent danger.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +6
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill provides significant protections against removal operations during the critical election period.
- Scored +6
Does this make elections run better?
By restricting immigration enforcement near elections, the bill aims to protect the integrity of the electoral process.
- Scored +5
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?
Limiting immigration enforcement near elections can provide greater security for Hispanic communities.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill restricts the ability of immigration officers to conduct removal operations during the four weeks preceding a Federal election.
- Scored -2
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill imposes new restrictions on the authority of federal immigration officers.
- Scored -2
Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?
By restricting certain operations, it limits the scope of domestic immigration surveillance during elections.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Restrictions on enforcement near elections: Under Section 2(b), immigration enforcement or removal operations are restricted during the 4-week period before a Federal election. This could benefit people by ensuring that enforcement actions are only taken if they are based on specific criminal probable cause or are necessary to prevent imminent death or serious bodily injury.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts identified: The provided text does not contain information regarding potential negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill provides significant protections against removal operations during the critical election period. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Limiting immigration enforcement near elections can provide greater security for Hispanic communities. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The restriction on enforcement may provide more stability for low-income immigrant households during election seasons.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice? — Limiting enforcement operations near elections may reduce potential voter intimidation and facilitate easier access to the polls. Does this protect the right to vote? — The bill protects against election-period interference by immigration officers, which can safeguard the political environment for voters. Does this change how police departments operate? — The bill places specific limitations on the scope of immigration enforcement during election periods. Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill restricts the ability of immigration officers to conduct removal operations during the four weeks preceding a Federal election.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make elections run better? — By restricting immigration enforcement near elections, the bill aims to protect the integrity of the electoral process. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The bill ensures that enforcement actions are tied to specific criminal probable cause, protecting individual due process. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill imposes new restrictions on the authority of federal immigration officers.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country? — By restricting certain operations, it limits the scope of domestic immigration surveillance during elections.
- 4/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/23/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/20/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Judy ChuDemocrat · California
Danny DavisDemocrat · Illinois
Veronica EscobarDemocrat · Texas
Jimmy GomezDemocrat · California
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Scott PetersDemocrat · California
Terri SewellDemocrat · Alabama
Eric SwalwellDemocrat · California
Mike ThompsonDemocrat · California
Nikema WilliamsDemocrat · Georgia