Yesterday, the Governor signed into law my bill authorizing people to sue ICE and Border Patrol (or any other federal official) for violating their rights. Hours later, 3 people filed lawsuits under the new law.
The era of impunity is ending. When we act decisively, we can fight authoritarianism.
sfchronicle.com
3 Californians sue ICE officers hours after Newsom signs bill greenlighting lawsuits
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Sen. Scott Wiener’s SB 747 Tuesday as part of a slate of bills designed to combat the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.