Legislature moves forward bill to hold federal officers liable for unconstitutional conduct

by Tanay Gokhale, Bay City News January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

About 240 to 245 people gather for the “Ice Out For Good” protest in downtown Ukiah, Calif., about 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. The demonstration was part of nationwide protests against actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement targeting immigrants and nonimmigrants. (Sydney Fishman/Bay City News)

Legislation introduced by Bay Area lawmakers that would hold federal officers liable for unconstitutional behavior moved forward in the state Legislature.

If it becomes law, Senate Bill 747, also called the No Kings Act, would allow Californians to sue U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Protection, and other federal agency officials for unlawful behavior.

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