Accountability for Federal Law Enforcement Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 17, 2021)
Accountability for Federal Law Enforcement Act
This bill revises procedures regarding an individual's right to file civil actions for deprivation of rights under color of law.
The bill (1) provides statutory authority for individuals to sue federal law enforcement officers (current law restricts the ability of an individual to file a lawsuit against a federal law enforcement officer in many cases); and (2) makes federal law enforcement agencies liable for the conduct of an officer, regardless of whether the officer has a qualified immunity defense.
What just happenedJun 17, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4625-4626)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJun 17, 2021
- Jun 17, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4625-4626)
Judiciary Committee - Jun 17, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate