HR 7828
Civil Rights Enhancement and Law Enforcement Accountability Improvement Act of 2020
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This bill aims to hold employers of law enforcement officers accountable for constitutional rights violations. It allows individuals to sue an employer vicariously for the negligent actions of a law enforcement officer acting within their job duties, similar to how a private employer is held liable for its employees. The bill seeks to remove legal protections that might shield law enforcement employers from such lawsuits. It clarifies that an officer’s actions within the scope of employment are considered within the course and scope of their job, regardless of unconstitutionality.
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