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Supreme Court limitations on suing ICE agents since 2020

The Supreme Court has made it harder for individuals to sue ICE agents for unlawful arrests or excessive force by limiting Bivens remedies and emphasizing the use of the Federal Tort Claims Act.

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How have Supreme Court decisions since 2020 affected the ability to sue ICE agents for unlawful arrests or use of force?

The Supreme Court since 2020 has sharply narrowed private lawsuits against federal officers, including ICE agents, by eviscerating Bivens remedies and steering many claims into statutory channels like...