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Government

Dec. 8, 2025

The 'No Kings Act' could hold rogue federal agents accountable

California State Sen. Scott Wiener's proposed "No Kings Act" expands existing state protections and aims to hold government agents accountable -- reinforcing that no one, not even the president, is above the law.

Karis Stephen

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The 'No Kings Act' could hold rogue federal agents accountable
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State Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) recently unveiled Senate Bill 747, otherwise known as the No Kings Act. The act permits California citizens to sue federal officers, agents, and authorities who deprive them of their constitutional rights. It provides legal remedies for victims including, but not limited to, money damages.

This bill comes after the widespread, systematic and terrifying surge of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents t...

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