Establishes a special prosecutor to investigate unlawful actions by Department of Homeland Security officers since January 20, 2025.
The Hold ICE Accountable Act of 2026 creates a special prosecutor to investigate any unlawful actions by Department of Homeland Security officers or employees taken on or after January 20, 2025. The prosecutor, appointed by a three-judge panel, has full investigative and prosecutorial powers. The prosecutor can appoint staff, who are protected from removal by anyone other than the prosecutor. The prosecutor can be removed by the Attorney General only for good cause. The prosecutor must report to Congress and the panel, and can be reviewed by the court if removed.
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