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Accountability of Federal Agents

The challenges in holding federal agents accountable for their actions, including the use of force.

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Jan 24, 2026
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What standards govern when federal agents may use lethal force during immigration enforcement operations?

Federal immigration agents operate under the same constitutional Fourth Amendment standard that governs all law enforcement: , and deadly force is permitted only when an individual poses an imminent t...

Jan 26, 2026
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What legal options do families have when federal agents are accused of excessive force, and what precedents exist?

Families alleging by federal agents can pursue criminal charges under federal statutes like 18 U.S.C. § 242, civil suits under doctrines derived from or analogous remedies, administrative complaints a...