S. 634: Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-19 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] |
| Policy area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Cosponsors | 19 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-19 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2025-07-21 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-19):
Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2025
This bill prohibits the detention or imprisonment of an individual based solely on an actual or perceived protected characteristic of the individual. The term protected characteristic includes each of the following: race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and any additional characteristic that the Department of Justice determines to be a protected characteristic.
Cosponsors (19)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Mazie K. Hirono | D HI (original cosponsor) 2025-02-19 |
| Tim Kaine | D VA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-19 |
| Richard Blumenthal | D CT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-19 |
| Alex Padilla | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-19 |
| Tammy Baldwin | D WI (original cosponsor) 2025-02-19 |
| Brian Schatz | D HI (original cosponsor) 2025-02-19 |
| Adam B. Schiff | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-19 |
| Ron Wyden | D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-02-19 |
| Jack Reed | D RI (original cosponsor) 2025-02-19 |
| Patty Murray | D WA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-19 |
| Edward J. Markey | D MA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-19 |
| Bernard Sanders | I VT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-19 |
| Amy Klobuchar | D MN (original cosponsor) 2025-02-19 |
| Peter Welch | D VT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-19 |
| Catherine Cortez Masto | D NV (original cosponsor) 2025-02-19 |
| Chris Van Hollen | D MD (original cosponsor) 2025-02-19 |
| Cory A. Booker | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-02-19 |
| Tina Smith | D MN (original cosponsor) 2025-02-19 |
| Richard J. Durbin | D IL (original cosponsor) 2025-02-19 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 634 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 634?
S. 634 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 634 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).