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Committee advances substitute allowing civil claims for constitutional violations during immigration enforcement

Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee · February 4, 2026
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Summary

The committee reported a substitute to House Bill 2,597 out of committee (8‑5); the substitute would create civil causes of action for constitutional violations occurring during civil immigration enforcement, limit immunity consistent with federal law, and shorten the statute of limitations to two years.

The Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee reported a proposed substitute to House Bill 2,597 out of committee after debate over its necessity and scope.

Committee staff summarized the substitute as creating a civil claim for damages for persons injured when a government agent violates U.S.…

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