Utah Bill Lets Civilians Sue ICE Agents | Salt Lake City News

Utah lawmakers are pushing a bold new bill that would let citizens sue federal immigration agents like ICE in civil court — a move designed to crack down on misconduct and hold agents accountable for violating constitutional rights. Inspired by the case of Danilo Beltran, a man detained without cause and left sick in custody, the legislation seeks to strip federal officers of immunity when they operate within state borders. Senate Minority Leader Luz Escamilla argues this is essential to ensure federal agents follow proper procedures and respect basic rights — because without legal consequences, there’s no incentive to behave properly. While critics warn proving violations will remain difficult, supporters believe this is the only way to create real accountability for agents who currently have no legal recourse when their actions go wrong — especially for immigrants with clean records trying to build lives in Utah. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b8fd2ab0b609d5b2