VOICE Act
Sen. Lujan Introduces VOICE Act to Allow Lawsuits Against Federal Immigration Officers
The VOICE Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the Senate Judiciary Committee for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill faces strong opposition because it requires large payouts from agency budgets and removes legal protections for the government. It lacks the broad support needed to pass both chambers of Congress.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Federal law enforcement officers at agencies like ICE and CBP would face significantly higher accountability pressure. While the bill directs damages at the agency rather than individual officers, the $2 million mandatory punitive damages provision would likely lead to stricter internal policies, more training requirements, and greater scrutiny of officers' conduct during immigration operations.
“Monetary damages awarded in a case authorized under paragraph (2) shall be paid by the Federal agency that employed the Federal law enforcement officer”
Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
VOICE Act
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