The Libertarian National Committee has formally adopted a resolution condemning constitutional violations by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other law enforcement agencies, declaring that no government body is above the protections of the Fourth Amendment.

In an internal email ballot concluded on January 29, 2026, the committee voted 13 to 0, with one abstention, to approve the measure. The resolution passed well above the required three quarters majority threshold, marking an extremely rare moment of a near-unanimous stance by national leadership of the Libertarian Party.

The ballot was initiated on January 20 through an official notice distributed by LNC Secretary Evan McMahon to all committee members. Voting remained open for seven days, closing at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on January 27. Results were certified shortly afterward and confirmed by LNC Chairman Steven Nekhaila.

The resolution directly addresses what it calls repeated instances of excessive force and constitutional overreach by ICE and other federal, state, and local agencies. It cites reports of warrantless searches, seizures conducted without due process, and detentions carried out on the basis of suspicion rather than probable cause.

Framed explicitly around the protections of the Fourth Amendment, the statement declares that constitutional limits on government power apply equally to all law enforcement operations, including immigration enforcement. It emphasizes that the right to be secure against unreasonable searches and seizures is a fundamental safeguard of individual liberty.

The measure asserts that violations of these principles erode public trust and conflict with the Libertarian Party’s commitment to limited government and natural rights. It further states that no agency, regardless of its mission or mandate, may disregard the Constitution or the Bill of Rights.

Beyond expressing condemnation, the resolution outlines specific expectations for reform. It urges ICE leadership and local law enforcement officials to recommit to strict constitutional compliance. These recommendations include requiring judicial warrants for searches and seizures except in genuine emergencies, ending the use of civil or administrative pretexts to bypass constitutional standards, and implementing rigorous training and accountability measures for officers who violate individual rights.

The resolution also calls upon the broader public to remain vigilant in defense of constitutional protections and to hold government officials accountable when they fail to uphold them.

The measure was co sponsored by committee members Travis Bost, Sam Bohler, Keith Thompson, and Paul Darr. The final vote tally recorded support from Bohler, Bost, Andrew Chadderdon, Darr, Pat Ford, Meredith Hays, Austin Martin, Jonathan McGee, McMahon, Dustin Coffell, Bill Redpath, Thompson, and Nekhaila. Otto Dassing registered the sole abstention.

In formally announcing the outcome, Secretary McMahon reported the result to the committee and noted that the motion had successfully met all procedural requirements. Chairman Nekhaila subsequently declared the resolution adopted.

Full resolution text as follows.

Resolution: 

Resolution Condemning Fourth Amendment Violations by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Other Law Enforcement Agencies

WHEREAS, the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures, and establishes that no warrants shall issue but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized; and  

WHEREAS, this protection is a cornerstone of individual liberty and a fundamental limit on government power, applicable to all law enforcement activities without exception; and  

WHEREAS, recent reports indicate repeated instances of excessive force and constitutional overreach by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, including warrantless searches, seizures without due process, and detentions based on suspicion rather than probable cause; and  

WHEREAS, such practices—whether in immigration enforcement, routine policing, or other operations—erode public trust, infringe upon natural rights, and contradict the principles of limited government that the Libertarian Party upholds; and  

WHEREAS, no government agency, regardless of its mission, is above the Constitution or the Bill of Rights;  

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Libertarian National Committee condemns all violations of the Fourth Amendment by ICE and other law enforcement agencies; and  

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Libertarian National Committee urges ICE leadership, local police chiefs, and all law enforcement officials to immediately recommit to strict compliance with Fourth Amendment protections in the discharge of their duties, including:  

1. Requiring judicial warrants for searches and seizures except in genuine exigent circumstances;  

2. Ending the use of civil or administrative pretexts to justify warrantless intrusions;  

3. Ensuring rigorous training on constitutional limits and accountability for officers who violate them; and  

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Libertarian National Committee calls upon all Americans to defend these essential rights and hold government officials accountable when they fail to uphold the Constitution.