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Republicans are refusing to accept a basic rule that applies to law enforcement across the United States. That federal agents must obtain a judicial warrant before entering private property.
In negotiations over DHS funding, the White House and congressional Republicans have drawn a firm line against judicial warrants. They are openly insisting that DHS and ICE retain the authority to enter homes and detain people without a judge’s approval. This is not a technical dispute. It is a deliberate decision to reject judicial oversight.
Republicans are also blocking other safeguards that most law enforcement agencies already follow. They are resisting requirements that DHS officers display identification. They are opposing limits on enforcement near schools, hospitals, churches, polling places, and courthouses. They are refusing to codify protections against racial profiling or clear standards governing the use of force.
These are baseline protections. They exist to prevent abuse, protect United States citizens, and ensure enforcement is targeted rather than indiscriminate. Republicans are rejecting them anyway.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has called the Republican proposal woefully inadequate. He is right. The offer on the table fails to require judicial warrants, leaves accountability measures toothless, and does nothing to ensure consequences when officers abuse their authority.
This debate is happening right now, behind closed doors, while Republicans attempt to prevent these protections from being included in the final funding bill. If that were to happen, it will be far harder to undo the harm or prevent future tragedies.
This is the moment to apply pressure. No blank checks. No secret enforcement. No federal policing without judicial oversight.
Thanks for taking action.
People For the American Way
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