Rhode Island S2605 establishes a civil cause of action for individuals to sue for federal constitutional rights violations under color of federal law.

Rhode Island S2605, known as the Rhode Island Federal Constitution defense act, creates a civil cause of action for individuals to sue persons acting under color of federal law for violations of federal constitutional rights. The act allows for damages, injunctions, and reasonable attorneys' fees and costs for prevailing plaintiffs. It specifies that any existing immunity provided against liability, damages, or attorneys' fees under federal law shall not apply as a defense.

Rhode Island S2605 establishes a civil cause of action for individuals to sue for federal constitutional rights violations under color of federal law.

Rhode Island S2605, known as the Rhode Island Federal Constitution defense act, creates a civil cause of action for individuals to sue persons acting under color of federal law for violations of federal constitutional rights. The act allows for damages, injunctions, and reasonable attorneys' fees and costs for prevailing plaintiffs. It specifies that any existing immunity provided against liability, damages, or attorneys' fees under federal law shall not apply as a defense.