Weaponization Offender Claims Ban Act of 2026

This bill changes a section of federal law that allows people to sue the United States over certain intentional acts by federal law enforcement officers, such as assault, battery, false arrest, or malicious prosecution. Under the bill, a private individual could bring such a claim only if they have not been convicted of certain offenses. These offenses include assault or battery against a federal law enforcement officer, interfering with a federal election, obstructing a federal government process, felonies tied to confrontations with federal officers, and felonies involving theft or misuse of federal funds or obstruction of federal oversight. The limit would apply even if the person was pardoned or had their sentence commuted.

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• Brittany Pettersen Democrat sponsor
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