Ending Qualified Immunity for ICE Agents Act

# Ending Qualified Immunity for ICE Agents Act Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would remove "qualified immunity" protection from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Qualified immunity is a legal doctrine that shields government officials from lawsuits unless they violated a "clearly established" constitutional right. If passed, ICE agents could be sued more easily for their actions, even if those actions weren't explicitly prohibited by prior court rulings. This would make it possible for people to pursue civil lawsuits against ICE agents for alleged misconduct. **Who It Affects:** The bill directly impacts ICE agents and the agency's operations.

It would also affect immigrants and others who interact with ICE—potentially making it easier for them to seek legal remedies if they claim to have experienced wrongful conduct. It could increase litigation costs for the federal government. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee (HR 4944, 119th Congress), meaning it hasn't advanced to a floor vote. It was introduced by Representative Shri Thanedar (D-Michigan) and remains in the early stages of the legislative process.