Bill · S. 4333· Senate(119-S-4333)
VOICE Act
- Introduced
- 4/16/2026
- Last activity
- 4/16/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Ben Luján
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Victims of Immigration Conduct Enforcement Act" or the "VOICE Act," seeks to create a civil remedy for individuals. It targets situations where a Federal law enforcement officer, or someone acting under their direction, violates an individual's constitutional rights during an immigration-related enforcement action. If the United States is found liable, the law mandates a $2,000,000 award in punitive damages. The bill also specifies that the Federal agency employing the officer is responsible for paying the monetary damages. This act amends title 28 of the United States Code to establish these new legal protections and liabilities.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would immigrants be better off under this?+7
The bill creates a new legal avenue for immigrants to seek damages when their constitutional rights are violated by federal officers.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+7
The bill establishes a specific civil remedy for individuals whose constitutional rights are violated by federal officers.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill provides legal protections and financial remedies for individuals involved in immigration-related enforcement actions.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-4
The bill increases federal spending by requiring agencies to pay $2,000,000 in punitive damages for rights violations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Legal Redress for Rights Violations: The bill provides a way for individuals to seek justice through an action at law, a suit in equity, or other proper proceedings if they are deprived of rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the Constitution or laws of the United States during immigration-related actions (Section 2, paragraph 2).
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Financial Accountability through Punitive Damages: If the United States is found liable under this act, the claimant is awarded $2,000,000 in punitive damages (Section 2, paragraph 5).
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Clarity on Liability: The law ensures the United States is liable regardless of whether the officer was acting according to an official policy, practice, or custom (Section 2, paragraph 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Financial Burden on Federal Agencies: Monetary damages awarded in these cases must be paid by the Federal agency that employed the law enforcement officer involved (Section 2, paragraph 3).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+7Good For Hispanic Americans+5Good For Low Income Households+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+7Improves Privacy Rights+3Improves Government Transparency+2
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship+1Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 4/16/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in Senate