Establishes the New York civil rights act

Summary

The bill adds Article 8‑A to the state’s civil‑rights code, giving New Yorkers a way to sue federal, state, or local officials who violate U.S. constitutional rights. It authorizes damages, punitive damages, injunctive relief and attorney fees, and takes effect immediately. The measure seeks to fill a gap left by recent Supreme Court limits on Bivens actions and the Federal Tort Claims Act.

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