Establishes the crime of interference with constitutional rights by public officials

Summary

The bill makes it a misdemeanor for any public official acting under the color of law to use force, threats, intimidation, or coercion to injure or interfere with a person’s constitutional rights. If the conduct causes bodily injury, it is upgraded to a felony, with even harsher penalties for serious injury or use of a deadly weapon. Existing civil lawsuits remain available.

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