Bans unauthorized 'vigilante checkpoints' and lets people sue those who set them up.
This bill would make it a federal crime for private individuals or groups to act like police by stopping cars or demanding IDs on public roads. It would also let people who are targeted by these unauthorized checkpoints sue the individuals, organizations, or even government bodies responsible. Those found guilty could face prison time and significant fines.
Today, private groups sometimes act like police, stopping cars or demanding IDs on public roads without official authority. If this bill passes, such actions would become a federal crime punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Also, victims could sue those responsible for at least $10,000 in damages per violation, and those sued would not be able to claim qualified immunity as a defense.
HR 7572 · 119th Congress · February 13, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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