Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act of 2026

This bill sets rules for how federal immigration agents may use force, requiring de-escalation efforts and proportional force before using non-deadly force, and tying deadly force to Department of Justice policy. Agents could not wear masks or go without agency identification unless a supervisor gives written approval for listed reasons, and uniforms could not say "Police." Equipment such as flashbangs, rubber bullets, pepper balls, and tear gas would be limited to trained agents in certain operations. The Department of Homeland Security would have to require body and dashboard cameras, keep footage for set periods, provide annual training, notify local police of operations, and send Congress regular reports. It would also create a public, redacted database of use-of-force and misconduct reports.

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Sponsors

• Mark Kelly Democrat sponsor
• 3 cosponsors