Minnesota SF3628 creates a cause of action for civil rights violations under color of law and regulates state and local law enforcement.

Minnesota SF3628 establishes a legal cause of action for individuals whose civil rights are violated under color of law. It allows for damages, injunctions, and reasonable attorney fees for prevailing plaintiffs. The bill also mandates that state and local law enforcement agencies cannot collaborate with federal agencies unless the federal agencies agree to abide by the U.S. and Minnesota Constitutions and allow for liability for their officers, employees, or agents. This law applies to all civil actions and proceedings filed after its enactment.

Minnesota SF3628 creates a cause of action for civil rights violations under color of law and regulates state and local law enforcement.

Minnesota SF3628 establishes a legal cause of action for individuals whose civil rights are violated under color of law. It allows for damages, injunctions, and reasonable attorney fees for prevailing plaintiffs. The bill also mandates that state and local law enforcement agencies cannot collaborate with federal agencies unless the federal agencies agree to abide by the U.S. and Minnesota Constitutions and allow for liability for their officers, employees, or agents. This law applies to all civil actions and proceedings filed after its enactment.