Summary
Democratic lawmakers in New Jersey have introduced the F*** ICE Act. This bill could let people sue for constitutional rights violations related to federal immigration enforcement. The legislation comes amid ongoing debates about immigration enforcement practices.
Key Facts
- The F*** ICE Act stands for the Fight Unlawful Conduct and Keep Individuals and Communities Empowered Act.
- It allows individuals to take legal action in state court over alleged rights violations during immigration enforcement.
- The bill is backed by Assemblymembers Katie Brennan and Ravi Bhalla.
- The legislation is part of a package aiming to limit federal immigration enforcement and cooperation with state authorities.
- Other proposals in the package include taxing private detention facilities and restricting federal agents' operations at state crime scenes.
- The bill's introduction followed the detention of 10 people by ICE agents in New Jersey.
- New Jersey's Delaney Hall, a detention facility, has been criticized for safety and permit issues.
- Governor Mikie Sherrill has stopped ICE from using state property for enforcement actions and promoted reporting interactions with ICE agents online.
