Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Latest action
- Jan 15
Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
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What it does
The Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act of 2026 would establish clear standards for the use of force by federal immigration enforcement personnel, including requirements for de-escalation, proportionality, and minimization of harm, while prohibiting the use of certain equipment like flashbangs and tear gas without specific training and approval. It mandates annual training on use of force, de-escalation, constitutional protections, and the duty to intervene and report excessive force by fellow officers. The bill also requires body and dashboard cameras for all immigration enforcement personnel within 180 days of enactment, with specific rules for footage retention, access, and…
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What moved
Who is involved
- Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]Lead sponsor
- Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]Co-sponsor
- Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]Co-sponsor
- Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]Co-sponsor
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