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A bill to protect free speech by repealing the ground for deportability under section 237(a)(4)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act relating to aliens whose presence or activities in the United States are reasonably believed to have serious adverse foreign policy consequences.

USA119th CongressS-4800| Senate 
| Updated: 6/16/2026
Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (10)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Timeline
Jun 16, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 16, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 16, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 16, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

A bill to protect free speech by repealing the ground for deportability under section 237(a)(4)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act relating to aliens whose presence or activities in the United States are reasonably believed to have serious adverse foreign policy consequences.

USA119th CongressS-4800| Senate 
| Updated: 6/16/2026
Timeline
Jun 16, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 16, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 16, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 16, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (10)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted