Federal SB3470 aims to hold federal law enforcement agencies liable for civil rights violations by their officers.
Federal SB3470, the Accountability for Federal Law Enforcement Act, amends the Revised Statutes to hold federal law enforcement agencies liable for civil rights violations committed by their officers. This includes violations of rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the Constitution and laws. The bill waives sovereign immunity for federal law enforcement agencies in such cases, allowing injured parties to seek redress in civil actions.
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