Hold Federal Agents Accountable for Constitutional Violations in Colorado

The U.S. Constitution guarantees our most cherished rights: to speak freely, practice our faith, keep and bear arms, and enjoy due process. However, these guarantees mean little without a mechanism to defend them against government overreach. While Coloradans can currently sue state and local police for constitutional violations under state law, they often have no legal recourse when their rights are violated by federal agents, such as ICE or the FBI. It’s shocking but true: the courtroom doors are closed even if federal agents commit egregious acts, like the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

This problem has a clear solution: a group of Colorado lawmakers, led by Senator Mike Weissman (D-Aurora), has drafted the No Kings Act to provide the tools necessary to hold federal actors accountable. This bill allows Coloradans to sue any official—local, state, or federal—who violates the Constitution while performing duties like civil immigration enforcement. The bill maintains the status quo for state and local employees but closes the dangerous accountability gap for federal officials. Colorado joins a growing group of states, including California, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, and Vermont, that have introduced or passed similar bills to ensure a federal badge does not grant immunity for lawbreaking.

Demand your state senator and representative support the No Kings Act to ensure all government officials are held to the same constitutional standard.