legislation: 117-s-2103

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117-s-2103 117 s 2103 Accountability for Federal Law Enforcement Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2021-06-17 2021-06-17 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4625-4626) Senate Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] CA D P000145 8 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. 2022-12-31T05:27:08Z  

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