Official website of Senator Scott Wiener, representing California Senate District 11.

Official website of Senator Scott Wiener, representing California Senate District 11.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Sen. Scott Wiener’s SB747 Tuesday as part of a slate of bills designed to combat the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

OPINION: The California legislature has a powerful potential tool to push back against the excesses of the Trump administration. They just need to pass this law.

Sponsors (2026-01-06) Civil rights: deprivation of federal constitutional rights, privileges, and immunities. [Set for hearing January 13.]

In an effort to hold ICE accountable, Senator Scott Wiener created and introduced SB747 No Kings Act bill in CA which allows a person to sue a federal official when their Constitutional rights are violated. This bill is needed nationwide! The bill would provide a strong incentive for ICE and CBP not to violate a citizen's rights. I strongly urge you to contact Senator Scott Wiener, discuss the content of his bill, duplicate it, and introduce a similar nationwide "No Kings Act" as soon as possible. Please move quickly on this matter. Law-abiding citizens need and deserve reasonable and logical protection. Thank you.

In an effort to hold ICE accountable, Senator Scott Wiener created and introduced SB747 No Kings Act bill in CA which allows a person to sue a federal official when their Constitutional rights are violated. Nevada needs this too! The bill would provide a strong incentive for ICE and CBP not to violate a citizen's rights. I strongly urge you to contact Senator Scott Wiener, discuss the content of his bill, duplicate it, and introduce a bill here in Nevada! Call for a special session if necessary to pass a similar law here. Please move quickly on this matter. Law-abiding citizens need and deserve reasonable and logical protection. Thank you.

SB747 outlines new guidelines for protective orders and their handling in court proceedings.

SB747: Modifies provisions relating to civil actions for childhood sexual abuse, including the statute of limitations for such actions

**Support SB 747 to Protect Constitutional Rights in California** I am writing to urge your support for SB 747, which is currently ordered to third reading as of January 26, 2026. This bill creates essential protections for Californians whose federal constitutional rights are violated by those acting under color of law. SB 747 establishes a state-level cause of action mirroring federal civil rights law under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. This is critically important because it ensures California residents have a reliable avenue to seek redress when government actors deprive them of rights secured by the United States Constitution. While federal law theoretically provides this protection, creating a parallel state remedy strengthens accountability and ensures access to justice remains available regardless of changes in federal enforcement priorities or court interpretations. The bill builds thoughtfully on California's existing Tom Bane Civil Rights Act framework. It includes reasonable safeguards such as a two-year statute of limitations and allows defendants to assert absolute or qualified immunity defenses to the same extent as in federal actions. The bill explicitly preserves sovereign immunity defenses, demonstrating a balanced approach that protects individual rights without exposing government entities to frivolous litigation. By authorizing courts to award attorney's fees and expert costs to prevailing plaintiffs, SB 747 makes it financially feasible for individuals to pursue legitimate civil rights claims. Without this provision, many people whose rights are violated would lack the resources to hold government actors accountable. This is particularly important for marginalized communities who face disproportionate civil rights violations but often cannot afford lengthy legal battles. The bill's retroactive application to March 1, 2025 ensures that recent violations are not left without remedy during this transition period. Given the bill's advancement through both the Senate Judiciary and Labor committees, it has received thorough vetting on its legal and practical implications. I respectfully ask that you vote yes on SB 747 to strengthen civil rights protections for all Californians.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (March 26, 2026) — Despite clear evidence of harm to young voters, a federal judge declined to block North Carolina’s Senate Bill 747 (SB 747), which makes it easier for lawful bal...

The California Senate advanced legislation that would allow Californians to sue federal immigration agents over constitutional violations such as excessive force and unlawful searches.

SB747: A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to include information on improper payments under Federal programs, and for other purposes.