A 4446 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes "Fight Unlawful Conduct and Keep Individuals and Communities Empowered Act"; permits civil action for violations of US Constitution related to immigration enforcement.

This New Jersey bill establishes a legal pathway for individuals to sue when immigration enforcement actions violate the U.S. Constitution. It permits civil lawsuits against law enforcement officers or agencies conducting immigration enforcement who knowingly breach constitutional rights, allowing successful plaintiffs to recover monetary damages (including punitive damages), attorney fees, and other relief. Key provisions require courts to consider factors like whether officers failed to identify themselves, wore facial coverings, bypassed body cameras, used crowd control equipment, or violated court orders when determining punitive damages. The bill explicitly states that qualified immunity remains a valid defense against such lawsuits. It directly affects individuals subjected to immigration enforcement and law enforcement officers or agencies involved in those actions.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 24, 2026 Last action May 7, 2026
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Feb 24, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee
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Katie Brennan
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