Relating to providing a civil remedy when a federal officer or employee violates a constitutional right.

Summary

The bill lets people in West Virginia sue a federal officer or employee if that person, acting under federal authority, infringes a constitutional right while acting beyond the scope of their official duties. It does not allow suits against the United States itself and respects federal sovereign immunity. The measure aims to give state residents a remedy when federal officials overstep their authority.

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