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S 3186119th CongressIn Committee
Constitutional Accountability Act
Introduced: Nov 18, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-Rhode Island)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
Amends 42 U.S.C. 1983 to establish liability for constitutional violations by law enforcement officers, extending liability to the United States, states, territories, and local governments without requiring proof of policy or custom, and eliminating sovereign immunity protections.
Key Points
- 1Extends liability to federal, state, and local governments
- 2Eliminates requirement to prove policy or custom
- 3Removes sovereign immunity for constitutional violations
- 4Includes definition of law enforcement officers
- 5Provides for monetary damages without immunity defenses
Impact Areas
Civil rights litigationPolice accountabilityGovernment liabilityConstitutional lawFederalism
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