As of early 2026, there has been legislation and legal efforts put in place to allow individuals the ability to file said Biven’s Act. It originates from Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents (1971), where the Supreme Court held that a violation of one’s Fourth Amendment rights by federal officers can give rise to a federal cause of action for damages for unlawful searches and seizures.

As Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continues to enforce federal immigration laws that affect immigrant families, members from Brown issues club at Kennedy High School share how these actions impact their lives.