The Qualified Immunity Abolition Act of 2026 removes the defense of qualified immunity for federal law enforcement officers in civil rights actions.
The Qualified Immunity Abolition Act of 2026 amends the Revised Statutes to eliminate the defense of qualified immunity for federal law enforcement officers in civil rights actions. This means that federal officers can be held liable for actions taken under color of law if they violate someone's constitutional rights. The bill also extends this change to state and local law enforcement officers. The act specifies that good faith, belief in the lawfulness of conduct, and unclear legal standards will not serve as defenses in such cases.
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