HB 2597·WA·house
Concerning remedies for violations of federal constitutional rights occurring during immigration enforcement.
FailedFiled Jan 20, 2026
Sponsor: Thai
Latest Action
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 9, 2026
Summary
The bill lets anyone whose federal constitutional rights are violated during civil immigration enforcement sue the responsible officials for damages and, in many cases, recover attorney fees. It defines the scope of "civil immigration enforcement" and mirrors the immunity defenses used in federal §1983 actions. The measure is intended to increase accountability for rights violations and takes effect immediately as an emergency law.
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