Cause of action for violations of civil rights under color of law created, and state and local collaboration agreements with federal law enforcement agencies regulated.

Summary

The bill lets individuals sue anyone who, acting under any law or custom, deprives them of constitutional rights, with a six‑year filing limit and entitlement to attorney fees. It also bars state or local law‑enforcement agencies from partnering with federal agencies unless the federal partner signs a written agreement to follow the U.S. and Minnesota constitutions and accept liability. The measure aims to strengthen civil‑rights protection and oversight of intergovernmental police work.

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