A Democratic bill with 6 Democratic cosponsors · See all 7 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5005)
In committee
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The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The bill is known as the Immigration Warrants Reform Act of 2026. It changes how noncitizens are inspected, arrested, and detained. The legislation sets strict rules for administrative warrants used by the Department of Homeland Security. It also establishes periodic custody reviews for detained individuals. Additionally, the bill outlines specific requirements for warrantless arrests made inside the United States.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +6
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill protects noncitizens from arbitrary detention by establishing stringent administrative warrant standards and regular custody review hearings.
- Scored +5
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?
The legislation enhances due process rights for noncitizens through mandatory periodic custody reviews every 60 days and 24-hour judicial review of warrantless interior arrests.
- Scored +4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill mandates strict documentation, individualized probable cause requirements, and judicial reviews for administrative and warrantless arrests.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Periodic Custody Reviews: Under Section 3, adding Section 236(a)(3) to the Immigration and Nationality Act, a detained noncitizen can seek a custody review every 60 days from an immigration judge or district court. This is positive because it gives people a regular chance to argue for their release, and the government must prove by clear and convincing evidence that the person is a flight risk or a danger to the community.
- Stricter Warrant Requirements: Under Section 3, adding Section 236(a)(4) to the Immigration and Nationality Act, administrative arrest warrants must accurately document individualized probable cause and be signed by a supervising officer at least 24 hours in advance. This protects people by ensuring arrests are properly justified and reviewed beforehand rather than done hastily.
- Judicial Review for Warrantless Arrests: Under Section 4, amending Section 287(a)(2)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, an immigration judge or district court must review warrantless interior arrests within 24 hours. If the Department of Homeland Security has not established proper probable cause and the person is not an imminent danger, the judge or court must order their prompt release.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Burdens of Warrantless Interior Arrests: Under Section 4, amending Section 287(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Department of Homeland Security officers are granted the power to make warrantless interior arrests under certain conditions. While there is a review process, experiencing a warrantless arrest and subsequent detention places a heavy, stressful burden on individuals and families before a judge can review the case.
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.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The legislation enhances due process rights for noncitizens through mandatory periodic custody reviews every 60 days and 24-hour judicial review of warrantless interior arrests. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates strict documentation, individualized probable cause requirements, and judicial reviews for administrative and warrantless arrests.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill protects noncitizens from arbitrary detention by establishing stringent administrative warrant standards and regular custody review hearings.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The Immigration Warrants Reform Act of 2026 establishes fairer administrative warrant procedures and periodic custody reviews that protect the rights of noncitizens.
- 9/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/24/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5005)
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Richard BlumenthalDemocrat · Connecticut
Mazie HironoDemocrat · Hawaii
Angus KingIndependent · Maine
Timothy KaineDemocrat · Virginia
Patty MurrayDemocrat · Washington
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California
Sheldon WhitehouseDemocrat · Rhode Island