Source: Los Angeles Times
by Erwin Chemerinsky
“Although it’s difficult to imagine, the Supreme Court looks poised to eliminate the ability for citizens to bring legal action against U.S. Immigration and Customs agents and other federal officers who violate their constitutional rights. Following a hearing for Nielsen vs. Watanabe on Monday, there is every reason to fear that the court’s upcoming decision will be a disastrous one for civil rights enforcement. The issue stems from the absence of an actual law authorizing suits against federal officers when they violate the Constitution, while state and local officers can be sued for violating the Constitution under federal statute 42 U.S.C. Section 1983, a law that was adopted back in 1871.” (11/09/26)