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Lawsuits against ICE agents would be allowed under proposed California law

January 14, 2026

A proposed California law aims to permit residents to sue federal immigration agents for constitutional violations, including excessive force and unlawful searches. This move follows incidents involving the fatal shooting of a Minnesota woman by a DHS agent and the questionable detention of a California Army veteran.

A bystander watches as immigration agents conduct an operation at a car wash on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Montebello, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Credit: (Gregory Bull / Associated Press)

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California legislation would enable lawsuits against federal immigration agents.
Claims can include excessive force and unlawful searches.
The bill was advanced by a Senate committee.
It responds to a recent fatal shooting by a DHS agent.
The law also addresses alleged improper detentions.

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Lawsuits against ICE agents would be allowed under proposed California law

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Lawsuits against ICE agents would be allowed under proposed California law

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