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Border Zone Reasonableness Restoration Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2180| Senate 
| Updated: 7/18/2019
Patrick J. Leahy

Patrick J. Leahy

Democratic Senator

Vermont

Cosponsors (3)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border Zone Reasonableness Restoration Act of 2019 This bill limits the ability of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct searches and related activities without a warrant. DHS may without warrant board a vehicle for border enforcement purposes within 25 miles of any U.S. border, whereas currently DHS has statutory authority to do so within a reasonable distance of a U.S. border. DHS may exercise such authority in a sector that extends up to 100 miles from a U.S. border upon certifying to Congress the necessity of such an extension. DHS may not establish warrantless vehicle checkpoints beyond 10 miles from a U.S. border. Such checkpoints may not use race, gender, religion, or sex to any degree, except as descriptions of a specific suspect. DHS may without warrant access private lands, but not dwellings, for border enforcement purposes within 10 miles of any U.S. border, whereas currently DHS has statutory authority to do so within 25 miles of a U.S. border. DHS may exercise such authority in a sector that extends up to 25 miles from a U.S. border upon certifying to Congress the necessity of such an extension. An individual harmed by an extension of a maximum distance limitation under this bill may sue in federal district court. DHS authority to conduct various border enforcement activities without warrant must be consistent with the Fourth Amendment.
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Timeline
Jul 18, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jul 18, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4952)
Aug 21, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3852
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
  • July 18, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 18, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4952)


  • August 21, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3852
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3852: Border Zone Reasonableness Restoration Act of 2019
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBorder security and unlawful immigrationCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of Homeland SecurityLaw enforcement officersMotor vehiclesProperty rights

Border Zone Reasonableness Restoration Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2180| Senate 
| Updated: 7/18/2019
Border Zone Reasonableness Restoration Act of 2019 This bill limits the ability of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct searches and related activities without a warrant. DHS may without warrant board a vehicle for border enforcement purposes within 25 miles of any U.S. border, whereas currently DHS has statutory authority to do so within a reasonable distance of a U.S. border. DHS may exercise such authority in a sector that extends up to 100 miles from a U.S. border upon certifying to Congress the necessity of such an extension. DHS may not establish warrantless vehicle checkpoints beyond 10 miles from a U.S. border. Such checkpoints may not use race, gender, religion, or sex to any degree, except as descriptions of a specific suspect. DHS may without warrant access private lands, but not dwellings, for border enforcement purposes within 10 miles of any U.S. border, whereas currently DHS has statutory authority to do so within 25 miles of a U.S. border. DHS may exercise such authority in a sector that extends up to 25 miles from a U.S. border upon certifying to Congress the necessity of such an extension. An individual harmed by an extension of a maximum distance limitation under this bill may sue in federal district court. DHS authority to conduct various border enforcement activities without warrant must be consistent with the Fourth Amendment.
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Timeline
Jul 18, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jul 18, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4952)
Aug 21, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3852
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
  • July 18, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 18, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4952)


  • August 21, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3852
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Patrick J. Leahy

Patrick J. Leahy

Democratic Senator

Vermont

Cosponsors (3)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3852: Border Zone Reasonableness Restoration Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBorder security and unlawful immigrationCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of Homeland SecurityLaw enforcement officersMotor vehiclesProperty rights