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In 2025, Illinois passed the Illinois Bivens Act, authorizing any person to "bring a civil action against any person who, while conducting civil immigration enforcement, knowingly engages in conduct that violates the Illinois Constitution or the United States Constitution."
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In 2025, Illinois passed the Illinois Bivens Act, which authorizes any person to bring a civil action against individuals who knowingly violate the Illinois or United States Constitution while conducting civil immigration enforcement.
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{
    "date": "2025",
    "state": "Illinois",
    "law_name": "Illinois Bivens Act"
}
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Created
September 30, 2026 at 10:03 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 10:03 PM (1 week ago)

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https://reason.com/2026/09/30/you-can-now-sue-federal-agents-in-california-good-luck-getting-past-qualified-immunity

California's new No Kings Act allows residents to sue federal officers for civil rights violations, but the law does not eliminate qualified immunity as a defense. This creates a state-level cause of action for monetary damages against federal, state, or local officials.

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