Hold ICE Accountable Act of 2026
Rep. Stevens Introduces Bill to Appoint Special Prosecutor for DHS Misconduct Since 2025
The Hold ICE Accountable Act of 2026 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill targets actions starting from a specific date associated with a change in administration, making it highly partisan. It is unlikely to gain the bipartisan support needed to pass.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
DHS employees, particularly ICE officers and Border Patrol agents, would be directly subject to investigation and potential prosecution by the special prosecutor. The bill also strips qualified immunity for those indicted, exposing them to personal civil liability for actions taken during their duties. This could create a chilling effect on enforcement actions and significant legal and financial risk for individual officers.
“Any individual alleged to be liable in a civil action under subsection (a) may not invoke a defense or immunity in any action that-- (1) the defendant was acting in good faith, or that the defendant believed, reasonably or otherwise, that his or her conduct was lawful”
Milestones
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.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Hold ICE Accountable Act of 2026
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