Congress Moves to End Legal Immunity for ICE and CBP Officers

January 29 – January 30, 2026

Senate and House lawmakers introduced companion bills to remove sovereign immunity and legal shields protecting ICE and CBP officers from civil lawsuits. The proposed legislation would allow individuals to sue the federal government for constitutional rights violations by border agents.

Policies

Congress Proposes Bill Allowing Lawsuits Against the Government for Rights Violations by Immigration Agents

H.R. 7297

Senator Merkley Proposes Bill Allowing Individuals to Sue Government for ICE and Border Patrol Misconduct

S. 3745

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