House Democrats Draft Bill to Limit Qualified Immunity for ICE Civil Officers

Overview

• Reps. Eric Swalwell and Dan Goldman say they are preparing legislation in response to the Minneapolis shooting of Renee Good earlier this week.
• The proposal targets civil immigration-enforcement officers and would not apply to criminal-enforcement officers.
• Goldman says the bill would adopt an objective test, limiting claims of self-defense based solely on an officer’s stated belief.
• The measure would open a pathway for civil lawsuits by removing certain protections that now block claims over alleged constitutional violations.
• Supporters cite recent incidents, including two people hospitalized after a Border Patrol shooting in Portland, as context for the push.