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Oregon House approves 'Protect Your Door' bill creating civil remedy for unconstitutional entries
Summary
The House passed House Bill 4,114 A, creating a state civil cause of action for warrantless entries onto protected property when no judicial exception applies; supporters cited traumatic federal entries, opponents warned of supremacy‑clause litigation and consequences for law enforcement.
The Oregon House on Feb. 18 approved House Bill 4,114 A, the "Protect Your Door Act," establishing a state civil cause of action when an individual acting under color of law enters protected property without a valid judicial warrant or a recognized exception.
Sponsor Representative Munoz said the bill "says that in Oregon, your home is your home," and described it as a tool to restore accountability when constitutional protections are breached. She and other supporters recounted incidents in which federal agents forced entry into private homes without…
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