Colorado SB005 allows individuals to sue for violations of their constitutional rights during civil immigration enforcement.

Colorado SB005 amends state law to create a statutory cause of action for individuals injured during civil immigration enforcement by those who violate the U.S. Constitution. This includes actions to investigate, question, detain, transfer, or arrest a person for enforcing federal civil immigration law. The bill specifies that various forms of immunity do not apply in such cases. It also mandates that courts award reasonable attorney fees and costs to prevailing plaintiffs and may award costs and fees to defendants if claims are deemed frivolous.

Colorado SB005 allows individuals to sue for violations of their constitutional rights during civil immigration enforcement.

Colorado SB005 amends state law to create a statutory cause of action for individuals injured during civil immigration enforcement by those who violate the U.S. Constitution. This includes actions to investigate, question, detain, transfer, or arrest a person for enforcing federal civil immigration law. The bill specifies that various forms of immunity do not apply in such cases. It also mandates that courts award reasonable attorney fees and costs to prevailing plaintiffs and may award costs and fees to defendants if claims are deemed frivolous.