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DemocratBill · H.R. 7297· House(119-HR-7297)

ICE and CBP Constitutional Accountability Act

Rep. Salinas
Age: 57 years
Oregon
Introduced
1/30/2026
Last activity
1/30/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Andrea Salinas
Cosponsors
Democrat - 27Republican - 0
Immigration
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The "ICE and CBP Constitutional Accountability Act" aims to provide a civil remedy for individuals whose rights are violated by officers or agents of U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The bill states that these agencies have undermined fundamental rights through actions such as racial profiling and unreasonable searches. By amending the Federal Tort Claims Act, the bill establishes that the United States Government shall be liable for such deprivations of rights. It allows aggrieved parties to seek redress through legal actions or suits in equity. Furthermore, the act enables plaintiffs to seek punitive damages in these cases. This bill effectively results in a waiver of sovereign immunity for the specified agencies regarding these claims.

Yes· 3 of 14

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?+8

    Provides essential civil rights protections and remedies for those subject to immigration enforcement.

  • Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+7

    Directly addresses protections for individuals targeted by immigration enforcement.

  • Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+7

    Explicitly addresses the protection of due process rights against enforcement agencies.

The opposite

  • Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?-3

    Increasing accountability may discourage certain types of intelligence gathering and surveillance by enforcement agents.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?-2

    The bill imposes new liabilities on the federal government, potentially limiting its scope of action.

  • Does this tighten control of the border?-2

    Increasing liability for agents may create friction or perceived hinderance in enforcement activities.