Feds say agents are burdened by Illinois laws

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. — A federal court in Illinois denied the state’s motion to dismiss the federal government’s challenging the Illinois Bivens Act and the Court Access, Safety and Participation Act (CASPA). The U.S. government has Article III standing and plausibly stated supremacy clause claims, as both state laws directly regulate and burden federal immigration enforcement orders. The court finds the Bivens Act exposes federal agents to personal legal exposure and punitive damages, while CASPA’s 1,000-foot courthouse buffer zones impede federal officers’ official duties.Read the ruling here.Subscribe to our free newslettersOur weekly newsletter Closing Arguments offers the latest about ongoing trials, major litigation and rulings in courthouses around the U.S. and the world, while the monthly Under the Lights dishes the legal dirt from Hollywood, sports, Big Tech and the arts.Additional Reads