Establishes a right of action for the deprivation of constitutional rights in New York.

The New York Civil Rights Act establishes a right of action for individuals whose constitutional rights are violated by any person acting under color of any law. This includes federal, state, or local officials. The act provides for compensatory damages, punitive damages, injunctive and declaratory relief, and reasonable attorney's fees. It aims to ensure that New Yorkers have a meaningful avenue of accountability for constitutional violations, consistent with federal supremacy and the principle that rights must be paired with remedies.

Establishes a right of action for the deprivation of constitutional rights in New York.

The New York Civil Rights Act establishes a right of action for individuals whose constitutional rights are violated by any person acting under color of any law. This includes federal, state, or local officials. The act provides for compensatory damages, punitive damages, injunctive and declaratory relief, and reasonable attorney's fees. It aims to ensure that New Yorkers have a meaningful avenue of accountability for constitutional violations, consistent with federal supremacy and the principle that rights must be paired with remedies.