Under Color of Law Accountability Act — S. 3804

TL;DR (AI)

• This bill establishes a private right of action for individuals harmed by law enforcement officers acting under color of law.
• It expands the definition of 'color of law' to include situations where an officer's actions are taken with the appearance of legal authority, even if they lack actual authority.
• The bill increases federal criminal penalties for officers convicted of depriving individuals of their constitutional rights while acting under color of law.