"Amid a national uproar over the recent killing of a Minnesota man by immigration agents, the California Senate on Tuesday approved proposed legislation that would make it easier to sue law enforcement officials suspected of violating an individual's constitutional rights. Senate Bill 747 by Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) creates a pathway for residents to take legal action against federal agents for the excessive use of force, unlawful home searches, interfering with a right to protest and other violations."
"Other states, including New York and Connecticut, are weighing similar legislation following widespread anger over the actions during the Trump administration's immigration crackdowns and raids. Existing laws already allow lawsuits against state and local law enforcement officials. But it is much harder to bring claims against a federal officers. Wiener said his bill would rectify those impediments. Several state law enforcement agencies oppose the legislation, arguing it will also be used to sue local officers."
Senate Bill 747 establishes a pathway for California residents to sue federal agents for excessive force, unlawful home searches, interference with the right to protest, and other constitutional violations. The state Senate approved the measure 30-10, divided along party lines. Other states, including New York and Connecticut, are considering similar legislation in response to anger over aggressive immigration enforcement. Existing laws already permit suits against state and local law enforcement, but claims against federal officers are more difficult; the bill aims to remove those barriers. Several state law enforcement agencies oppose the bill, citing potential impacts on local officers. The vote followed deadly encounters involving federal agents in Minnesota.
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