California Senate advances bill to let residents sue federal agents for rights violations
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California’s Senate approved SB 747 to let residents sue federal agents for constitutional rights violations, such as excessive force or unlawful home searches, in response to the Minnesota incidents; the measure moves to the Assembly amid opposition from some law-enforcement groups and questions about Governor Newsom’s support.
Topics:nation#bivens-doctrine#california-politics#civil-rights#federal-law-enforcement#police-accountability
- After Minneapolis shootings, California advances a bill allowing lawsuits against federal agents latimes.com
- Newsom urges California law enforcement to investigate possible federal agent crimes Politico
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- California Democrats to Congress: Shut down the government over ICE shooting death calmatters.org
- Know your rights, California gov.ca.gov
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