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Maryland debate centers on 'No Kings Act' to let residents sue federal officers for constitutional violations
Summary
Supporters said HB 332 would fill a gap left by federal case law and let Marylanders sue officers who violate constitutional rights; congressional law professors and civil‑rights lawyers warned about immunity doctrines, removal, and technical drafting that could limit the law's effectiveness.
Delegate Lorig Charcuttian introduced HB 332, the "No Kings Act," saying the bill would create a state pathway for Marylanders to seek damages when officers acting under color of law violate constitutional rights.
"If any official violates your constitutional rights, you deserve a remedy," David Weinberg, a policy strategist, told the committee in support, framing the bill as closing a gap left by federal case law that limits suits against federal officers.
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