SB2729

Illinois Bivens Act allows residents to sue for constitutional rights violations during civil immigration enforcement.

The Illinois Bivens Act permits any resident of the state, excluding state or local government officers or employees, to file a civil action against individuals who knowingly violate the Illinois or U.S. Constitution during civil immigration enforcement. The Act provides for monetary, injunctive, and declaratory relief. It also outlines criteria for determining punitive damages, including factors such as whether the defendant was a law enforcement officer who failed to identify themselves or used crowd control equipment.