HR 7297
ICE and CBP Constitutional Accountability Act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 4:13 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the ICE and CBP Constitutional Accountability Act, aims to provide a legal remedy for individuals who believe their constitutional rights have been violated by officers or agents of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). It modifies the Federal Tort Claims Act to allow civil lawsuits against the U.S. government when these agencies are found to have infringed upon rights protected by the Constitution. The bill specifically addresses issues like due process violations, racial profiling, and unlawful searches, seeking to hold the agencies accountable for alleged misconduct. It also establishes a mechanism for awarding monetary damages to victims of these violations.
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