S 3186

The Constitutional Accountability Act aims to hold the United States, states, and local governments liable for monetary damages when law enforcement officers violate someone’s constitutional rights. The bill seeks to expand the scope of lawsuits under Section 1983 of the Civil Rights Act, which allows individuals to sue government officials for misconduct, by removing legal barriers that currently limit liability for state and local governments. It intends to incentivize better training and oversight of law enforcement by making them accountable for the actions of their officers. This would address concerns about inadequate training and accountability within police departments nationwide.