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2. Bonta wants Dems demand a provision that would provide citizens a civil cause of action against federal agents

Reply to douglas9 (Original post)

Sat Jan 31, 2026, 01:00 PM

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Bonta wants Dems withholding their votes for DHS funding to demand a provision that would provide citizens a civil cause of action against federal agents who violate their rights—known as a Bivens action, named after a precedent the Supreme Court has largely defangend. (from the OP link)

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Here's that link... justaprogressive Saturday #1

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