California Moves To Let Residents Sue ICE And Federal Agents As State–Federal Clash Escalates

California Sen. Scott Wiener introduced a bill to revive Bivens-style remedies, allowing Californians to sue local, state and federal officers—including ICE agents—for constitutional rights violations. The proposal comes amid DOJ’s new lawsuit against California’s mask ban for law enforcement and broader state efforts to curb immigration enforcement tactics. The measure could trigger swift federal challenges and shape future accountability for immigration operations in the state.