H.R. 10826: Justice for Citizens Wrongfully Detained by ICE Act

Quick Facts:

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM-3)

Congress: 119

Date Introduced: Oct. 15, 2026

Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Oct. 15, 2026)

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Justice for Citizens Wrongfully Detained by ICE Act

This bill creates a private right of action for US citizens to sue if they are arrested during immigration enforcement operations. The bill also rescinds immigration enforcement funds passed through Reconciliation. 

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