Qualified Immunity Accountability Act
Rep. Johnson Introduces Bill to End Qualified Immunity for Law Enforcement Officers
The Qualified Immunity Accountability Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time, and the bill is still in the beginning phase of its journey.
Legislative Progress
Ending qualified immunity is a highly partisan issue that faces significant opposition from the minority party and police unions, making it unlikely to pass the Senate.
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Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
Federal law enforcement officers, including FBI agents, DEA agents, and other federal investigators, would lose the qualified immunity defense in civil rights lawsuits. This means they could face personal financial liability for actions taken on the job if a court finds they violated someone's constitutional rights, even if the law was unclear at the time.
“or in any action under any source of law against a Federal investigative or law enforcement officer (as such term is defined in section 2680(h) of title 28, United States Code)”
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Milestones
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1989)
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
2 articlesFBI bars Minnesota from ICE killing investigation
Minnesota officials were barred by the FBI from investigating the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good. Vice President JD Vance claimed the agent is protected by 'absolute immunity,' a stance experts say the Qualified Immunity Accountability Act specifically targets for reform.
Neal, other Democrats, call for investigation into Minnesota ICE killing
Rep. Richard Neal and other House Democrats are calling for an independent probe into the death of Renee Good. The move coincides with the introduction of the Qualified Immunity Accountability Act, which seeks to lower the standard for prosecuting federal agents who violate civil rights.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Qualified Immunity Accountability Act
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