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Accountability for Constitutional Violations by Border and Immigration Officers

This bill allows individuals to sue the U.S. government if their constitutional rights are violated by ICE or CBP officers. It waives sovereign immunity for such claims and permits plaintiffs to seek punitive damages.
Key points
Enables civil lawsuits against the U.S. government for rights violations by ICE and CBP agents.
Allows plaintiffs to seek punitive damages in these authorized cases.
Waives sovereign immunity of the United States regarding claims involving ICE and CBP.
Exempts these civil actions from the requirements of Section 2675(a) of Title 28, United States Code.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3745
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Process start date: 2026-01-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

ICE and CBP Constitutional Accountability Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3745.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-01-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Enables civil lawsuits against the U.S. government for rights violations by ICE and CBP agents.
  • Allows plaintiffs to seek punitive damages in these authorized cases.
  • Waives sovereign immunity of the United States regarding claims involving ICE and CBP.
  • Exempts these civil actions from the requirements of Section 2675(a) of Title 28, United States Code.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-02-21.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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