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California Senate advances bill to let residents sue federal agents for rights violations

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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.

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  1. After Minneapolis shootings, California advances a bill allowing lawsuits against federal agents  latimes.com
  2. Newsom urges California law enforcement to investigate possible federal agent crimes  Politico
  3. California Senate Approves Bill Making It Easier to Sue ICE Agents  kqed.org
  4. California Democrats to Congress: Shut down the government over ICE shooting death  calmatters.org
  5. Know your rights, California  gov.ca.gov

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