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Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
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S. 3186, 119th Congress — read as touching Law Enforcement & Surveillance Tech.
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Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle
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Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 1 harmed.
Section 3 amends 42 U.S.C. 1983 to expand liability for constitutional violations by law enforcement officers to include the United States, States, local governments, and their agencies/subdivisions, and removes immunities. This imposes clear costs (new liability exposure) on law enforcement agencies and related surveillance technology vendors (e.g., Axon, Palantir) that supply equipment/services to police, as increased liability may lead to reduced funding, stricter oversight, or contractual ch