To end ICE abuse.

Bill Number

H.Res. 1030

Origin Chamber

House

Congress

119th Congress, Session 2

Policy Area

Immigration

Status

Introduced

Latest Action

2026-02-02: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Last Updated

2026-02-05T18:36:46Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

This House Resolution (H. Res. 1030) aims to address alleged abuses by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a federal agency responsible for immigration enforcement and border security. It responds to recent incidents of deaths involving ICE agents and detainees, highlighting concerns over excessive force, lack of transparency, constitutional violations, and deaths in custody. The resolution calls for defunding, accountability, and structural reforms to ensure ICE operations comply with constitutional rights, such as due process and equal protection under the Fourth, Fifth, and Fourteenth Amendments.

Key Provisions

The resolution directs the House of Representatives to take the following actions:

• Vote against any new funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ICE's parent agency.
• Repeal a multi-year $75 billion funding allocation for ICE.
• Initiate impeachment proceedings against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and other officials for failing to uphold constitutional standards and mischaracterizing federal actions.
• End qualified immunity (a legal protection that shields government officials from lawsuits unless they violate clearly established rights) for ICE agents to allow civil accountability for misconduct or unlawful use of force.
• Direct independent federal and state authorities to investigate and prosecute ICE agents who have violated the law, with full transparency and public reporting.
• Prohibit practices like "Kavanaugh stops" (informal stops based on appearance or suspicion without probable cause), racial profiling (targeting individuals based on race or ethnicity), and the militarization (use of military-style tactics and equipment) of ICE operations through new laws and regulations.
• Establish a clear, uniform national standard for use of force by immigration agents, making it enforceable in courts under civil rights laws.
• Replace ICE with a new agency under the Department of Justice (DOJ), emphasizing civilian oversight, integrity, and respect for constitutional law.
• Ban masks for immigration officers and require active body cameras and clearly visible identification during operations.
• Enforce human rights standards in immigration detention facilities, including independent inspections, guaranteed medical care, mandatory abuse reporting, and protections against mistreatment.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Introduces reforms to current immigration enforcement by eliminating qualified immunity specifically for ICE agents, which could expose them to more lawsuits for rights violations.
• Mandates new prohibitions on racial profiling and militarized tactics, building on existing anti-discrimination laws but applying them directly to ICE via statute.
• Codifies a national use-of-force policy, standardizing what was previously guided by agency policies or general constitutional standards.
• Proposes restructuring ICE into a DOJ agency, shifting it from DHS oversight, which could alter its operational independence and integrate it more closely with criminal justice frameworks.
• Requires body cameras and identification, expanding on voluntary or partial federal requirements for law enforcement transparency.

These changes would require separate legislation to implement, as this resolution expresses the House's intent rather than enacting law directly.

Potential Impacts

• Government Agencies: DHS and ICE could face severe budget cuts, operational shutdowns, or dissolution, leading to reduced enforcement capacity and workforce disruptions for thousands of agents. DOJ would gain new responsibilities for immigration oversight, potentially straining resources.
• Citizens and Communities: U.S. citizens, particularly in immigrant-heavy areas, may experience fewer aggressive enforcement actions, reducing risks of mistaken identities or excessive force in routine encounters. However, it could slow immigration processing and border security.
• Immigrants and Detainees: Enhanced protections could lower deaths and abuses in custody (noted as 32 in 2025, the highest in over 20 years), improving conditions through better medical care and inspections, but might initially cause uncertainty during agency transition.
• International Relations: Reduced ICE funding and enforcement could signal a U.S. shift toward less aggressive immigration policies, potentially affecting relations with countries sending migrants, though it may not directly impact foreign policy.

Main Stakeholders Affected

• ICE Agents and DHS Officials: Face potential job losses, impeachment risks, loss of legal protections, and stricter operational rules.
• Immigrants and Detainees: Primary beneficiaries through safer detention and enforcement practices, including non-citizens in custody or facing deportation.
• U.S. Citizens: Impacted by changes in community policing and enforcement, especially in areas with high ICE activity; incidents like the killings of citizens Renee Nicole Good and Alex Jeffrey Pretti underscore risks to bystanders.
• Advocacy Groups and Communities: Organizations tracking ICE abuses (e.g., those compiling death data) would gain from investigations and transparency; affected communities, including civic leaders and protesters, could see restored trust.
• Congress and Oversight Bodies: The House gains a role in pushing reforms, while federal and state investigators would handle new probes.
• Taxpayers: Affected by the repeal of $75 billion in funding, potentially redirecting resources elsewhere.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

• Legal: Challenges qualified immunity, a Supreme Court-established doctrine, potentially leading to more civil rights lawsuits under laws like Section 1983 (which allows suits against officials for constitutional violations). The push for use-of-force standards and prosecutions could test separation of powers by directing executive investigations.
• Constitutional: Reinforces Congress's oversight authority under Article I (appropriations and impeachment powers) to check executive agencies, addressing alleged Fourth Amendment (unreasonable searches/seizures) and Fourteenth Amendment (due process and equal protection) breaches. Replacing ICE raises questions about agency creation and funding under the Appropriations Clause.
• Political: As a non-binding resolution referred to committees (Judiciary, Homeland Security, Ways and Means), it signals partisan divides on immigration—likely progressive-led given sponsor Rep. Khanna—potentially fueling debates on defunding law enforcement amid public distrust. It could inspire broader reforms but faces resistance in a divided Congress, with impeachment calls escalating political tensions.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.

Sponsor

Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]

Recent Actions

• 2026-02-02: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
• 2026-02-02: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
• 2026-02-02: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
• 2026-02-02: Submitted in House
• 2026-02-02: Submitted in House

Bill Versions

• To end ICE abuse. — issued 2026-02-02 — PDF (4 pages)