Dear Representative,
Today I am writing regarding HB-2597 concerning remedies for violations of federal constitutional rights occurring during immigration enforcement. This bill is sponsored by Representives: My-Linh Thai, Mary Fosse, Tarra Simmons, Lisa Parshley, Mia Gregerson, Sharon Tomiko Santos, Alex Ramel, Chris Stearns, Roger Goodman, Edwin Obras, Strom Peterson, Julio Cortes, Beth Doglio, Timm Ormsby, Gerry Pollet, Shaun Scott, Cindy Ryu, Greg Nance, and Osman Salahuddin. It was first read on January 20, 2026 and referred to the Civil Rights & Judiciary Committees.
This bill states that federal officials have not been beyond the reach of state laws because they are federal employees, since the beginning of the history of The United States.
The purpose of HB-2597 is to add that:
- Any person who is hurt during an interaction with civil immigration enforcement, may bring civil charges against that government agent in any court.
- A person found to have violated the United States Constitution while participating in civil immigration enforcement is liable to the injured person for legal relief, equitable relief, and any other appropriate relief. A prevailing plaintiff may recover compensatory and punitive damages.
- If a government agent has been found guilty of causing harm to a person during a civil immigration enforcement, a court shall award reasonable attorney fees and costs to a prevailing plaintiff.
I am in total agreement with HB-2597 and I would like you to vote YES on HB-2597.
Sincerely,
Summer D Clemenson
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