Torts; remedies for deprivation of constitutional rights of state citizens by civil immigration enforcement officers; provide

Also relevant to:Immigrant / non-citizen

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Plain-English Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding torts, so as to provide for remedies for deprivation of constitutional rights of state citizens by civil immigration enforcement officers; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Source: OpenStates · fetched January 14, 2026

Who it affects

Immigrant / non-citizen

Provides remedies for deprivation of constitutional rights by civil immigration enforcement officers.

Undocumented / DACA / TPS

Provides remedies for deprivation of constitutional rights by civil immigration enforcement officers.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis

Immigrant / non-citizendirectMajor impactHigh certainty
Provides remedies for deprivation of constitutional rights by civil immigration enforcement officers.
“A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding torts, so as to provide for remedies for deprivation of constitutional rights of state citizens by civil immigration enforcement officers”· Title
Undocumented / DACA / TPSdirectMajor impactHigh certainty
Provides remedies for deprivation of constitutional rights by civil immigration enforcement officers.
“A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding torts, so as to provide for remedies for deprivation of constitutional rights of state citizens by civil immigration enforcement officers”· Title

What the Bill Does

Provides remedies for deprivation of constitutional rights by civil immigration enforcement officers.
Amends Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.
Establishes definitions and a short title for the Act.

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