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Maryland House approves No Kings Act to empower residents to sue federal agents

The Maryland House passed the No Kings Act by a wide margin, allowing Marylanders to sue federal agents for violations of constitutional rights and mirroring state-level 1983-style lawsuits; Republicans argued the measure is politically motivated and risks overreach in immigration enforcement, while Democrats said it ensures accountability for federal officials on par with state actors.

via Maryland Matters|

#1983 #constitutional-rights #federal-agents

politics2 months ago•26 min saved

California Democrats plot a multi-pronged push against ICE: taxes, lawsuits and courthouse protections

California lawmakers unveiled a slate of measures to curb federal immigration enforcement, including making it easier to sue federal agents for civil rights violations (the No Kings Act), banning local officers from moonlighting as federal immigration agents, shielding courthouses from immigration arrests, and imposing a 50% tax on profits from detention centers; supporters say the state can take practical steps to protect immigrant communities, while Republicans argue it oversteps federal priorities.

via calmatters.org|

#california #detention-centers #ice