Establishes "Fight Unlawful Conduct and Keep Individuals and Communities Empowered Act"; permits civil action for violations of US Constitution related to immigration enforcement.

Summary

The bill creates a New Jersey law that lets any person sue anyone conducting civil immigration enforcement who knowingly breaches constitutional rights. A successful plaintiff could receive monetary damages, punitive damages, attorney fees and other relief. The law also lists factors that courts must consider when awarding punitive damages and preserves qualified immunity as a defense.

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