This bill establishes a new legal pathway in Colorado for individuals who are harmed during civil immigration enforcement actions if their constitutional rights are violated. This is a law designed to punish federal law enforcement and enrich trial lawyers. This will have the effect of incentivizing protesters to physically interfere with enforcement efforts. These law officers will not want to jeopardize their financial situation and so will restrict their efforts or leave the profession. This will have the effect of reducing immigration enforcement, thereby placing the public at greater risk. Government’s proper role is protection of rights. This bill threatens our rights of life and property.
