Colorado lawmakers send bill allowing civil suits against immigration authorities to governor’s desk

By: Sara Wilson

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: May 8, 2026

Words: 753

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Coloradans would be able to sue federal officials over improper immigration enforcement under a bill that cleared the Legislature on Thursday.

Senate Bill 26-5 was one of the first bills introduced this year by Democrats at the Capitol. It creates a state-level cause of action against federal officials for alleged constitutional violations during immigration raids, arrests, traffic stops and warrantless entries. State officials can already be sued for civil rights violations under federal law.

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