Minnesota Bill Would Allow U.S. Citizens To Sue For Compensation If ICE Violates Their Civil Rights

CBS Minnesota

January 16, 2026

A Minnesota lawmaker is proposing a bill that would pave the way for people to sue for compensation when federal officials violate their civil rights.

WCCO has seen property damage, damage to cars and U.S. citizens being arrested during the surge of ICE agents in Minnesota.

"What we can do at the state level is try to provide civil remedies so that someone could sue to get access to damage," said DFL state Rep. Jamie Long. "So for example, agents have been breaking car windows to try to pull out U.S. citizens, so they could sue to get damages."

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