H.R. 10826
Justice for Citizens Wrongfully Detained by ICE Act
Summary:
• Establishes a private right of action for U.S. citizens wrongfully arrested or detained by immigration officers or law enforcement officers enforcing immigration laws without a warrant or probable cause on or after January 20, 2025
• Successful plaintiffs are entitled to $500,000 in damages plus $100,000 for each additional day of detention, along with attorney's fees and injunctive or declaratory relief
• Explicitly bars officers from claiming absolute or qualified immunity and waives U.S. sovereign immunity, while permanently rescinding unobligated immigration enforcement funds from a specified prior law
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• Successful plaintiffs are entitled to $500,000 in damages plus $100,000 for each additional day of detention, along with attorney's fees and injunctive or declaratory relief
• Explicitly bars officers from claiming absolute or qualified immunity and waives U.S. sovereign immunity, while permanently rescinding unobligated immigration enforcement funds from a specified prior law
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