NJ A4446

Creates the "Fight Unlawful Conduct and Keep Individuals and Communities Empowered Act" allowing any person to file civil lawsuits against individuals who knowingly violate the U.S. Constitution while conducting civil immigration enforcement

Prevailing plaintiffs are entitled to monetary damages including punitive damages, compensation for psychological or physical harm, reasonable attorney's fees and costs, and equitable and declaratory relief

Courts must consider specific aggravating factors when awarding punitive damages against those acting under color of law, including whether the person wore a facial covering, failed to identify as law enforcement, failed to use required body cameras, operated vehicles without proper plates, or used crowd control equipment

Qualified immunity remains available as a defense to liability under this act

Introduced February 24, 2026 in the New Jersey Assembly (222nd Legislature) by Assemblywoman Katie Brennan and Assemblyman Ravi S. Bhalla of District 32 (Hudson)