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Williams’ Bill Would Hold Officials Accountable for Violating Federal Immigration Detainers

(From a press release) Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester) announced legislation to establish a private cause of action against government officials who willfully disregard federal immigration laws, including lawful detainers issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This proposed law would create a statutory exception to sovereign and governmental immunity, allowing individuals to seek damages […]