A bill to improve immigration enforcement transparency, preserve civil rights, and improve the accountability of immigration enforcement personnel, and for other purposes.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. 4589 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4589 To improve immigration enforcement transparency, preserve civil rights, and improve the accountability of immigration enforcement personnel, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 20, 2026 Mr. Bennet introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To improve immigration enforcement transparency, preserve civil rights, and improve the accountability of immigration enforcement personnel, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLES. This Act may be cited as the ``Oversight, Protection, and Enforcement Notification Act'' and ``OPEN Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this section: (1) Chokehold or carotid hold.--The term ``chokehold or carotid hold'' means the application of any pressure to the throat or windpipe, the use of maneuvers that restrict blood or oxygen flow to the brain, or carotid artery restraints that prevent or hinder breathing or reduce intake of air of an individual. (2) Conduct exceeding authorized authority.--The term ``conduct exceeding authorized authority'' means any action taken without legal authorization, outside the scope of assigned duties, or in violation of Federal law, regulation, or Department of Homeland Security policy, including-- (A) conducting a stop, search, entry, arrest, or detention without legal authority, a valid warrant, or required supervisory approval; (B) misrepresenting identity, authority, or purpose to gain compliance or entry; (C) conducting enforcement activity outside an assigned geographic area, mission