Bivens Act

Op-ed | ACLU Calls on Congress to to Hold Federal Agents Accountable by Allowing People to Sue Them for Rights Violations

By Nicole Ndumele, Nina PatelMay 24, 20260 comments

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), alongside partner organizations, has urged Congress to pass the Bivens Act and the Constitutional Accountability Act. This legislation seeks to enable individuals to pursue legal recourse against federal law enforcement for constitutional violations, thereby restoring accountability.

Civil Rights Groups Push Congress for Greater Federal Law Enforcement Accountability

By Kiyana ColeMay 23, 20260 comments

Civil rights organizations and legal advocates convened on Capitol Hill to advocate for enhanced legislative oversight of federal officers implicated in constitutional violations, urging Congress to adopt the Bivens Act and the Constitutional Accountability Act to reinstate the right of individuals to pursue legal action against federal officers for alleged constitutional infringements.