S.3186

Constitutional Accountability Act to ensure liability for constitutional violations by law enforcement officers.

The Constitutional Accountability Act aims to ensure that the United States, States, and local governments are liable for monetary damages for constitutional violations by law enforcement officers. The bill amends Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes to hold employers liable for violations committed by their employees or contractors acting as law enforcement officers. It also waives sovereign immunity for the United States and eliminates state immunity for claims under the 14th Amendment.