No PREJUDICE Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 10011
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-07-30: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Last Updated
- 2026-08-01T07:23:20Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
The legislation aims to prevent the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using federal funds for actions based on discriminatory profiling. It establishes rules to limit how DHS officers and agents can conduct seizures, detentions, arrests, or investigations.
Key Provisions
- Prohibition on certain actions: DHS officers or employees, or those acting under DHS authority, cannot seize, detain, arrest, or investigate individuals based on:
- Actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or ethnicity.
- Presence at sites linked to informal or temporary work, such as bus stops, car washes, or agricultural areas.
- Involvement in specific hobbies, leisure activities, jobs, or careers.
- Use of Spanish or any non-English language, or speaking English with an accent.
- Immigration court process: Individuals facing removal proceedings under immigration laws may request a hearing in a U.S. district court to check if the prohibition was violated. If a violation is found, the removal case is dismissed; if not, the case returns to immigration court for further action.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This bill introduces new restrictions on DHS profiling practices, which are not explicitly detailed in current immigration statutes like the Immigration and Nationality Act. It adds a direct judicial review option in federal district courts for alleged violations during removal cases, creating a new way to challenge enforcement actions that existing law does not provide.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: Limits DHS operations, particularly in immigration enforcement by agencies like Customs and Border Protection or Immigration and Customs Enforcement, requiring changes in training and procedures to avoid prohibited bases for actions.
- Citizens and residents: Offers protections against profiling based on language, appearance, or location, potentially reducing encounters with law enforcement for certain groups.
- International relations: May influence perceptions of U.S. immigration fairness, affecting diplomatic ties with countries whose citizens frequently interact with DHS.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- DHS and its officers or contractors.
- Individuals in immigration removal proceedings, including noncitizens.
- Federal courts handling immigration-related challenges.
- Advocacy organizations focused on civil rights and immigration.
- Employers and communities in areas with high informal employment.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal implications: Establishes a specific enforcement mechanism and defense in removal cases, potentially increasing court involvement in immigration matters.
- Constitutional implications: Relates to due process and equal protection principles by addressing potential biases in government actions.
- Political implications: Focuses on preventing profiling in enforcement, which could affect how immigration laws are applied in practice.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25]
Recent Actions
- 2026-07-30: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2026-07-30: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2026-07-30: Introduced in House
- 2026-07-30: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- No Person’s Race, Ethnicity, Job, or Use of Dialect or Inflection is Cause for Enforcement Act — issued 2026-07-30 — PDF (3 pages)