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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Ayanna Pressley

Democrat · MA · Representative

Votes with party: 96.5% (545 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/P000617

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Cosponsors (18)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2025-05-23

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would remove "qualified immunity," a legal protection that currently shields police officers and other government officials from being sued for damages when they violate people's constitutional rights, even if those violations are serious. By eliminating this protection, the bill would make it easier for citizens—particularly those from minority communities who say they've been wronged by law enforcement—to take legal action and seek compensation directly from the officials responsible. The change aims to increase accountability for government misconduct and give people a stronger way to challenge violations of their civil rights.

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Subjects

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

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