HB 4114
Creates a civil cause of action against certain individuals who under color of law enter certain property without a warrant or an exception to the warrant requirement.
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Support
89%
Oppose
11%
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill creates a legal pathway for individuals to sue certain law enforcement officers – including federal agents and agents from other states – who enter private property without proper legal justification, such as a warrant or an exception to the warrant requirement. It aims to protect individuals’ rights by allowing them to seek compensation if they believe their property rights have been violated. The bill also establishes requirements for notice and identification when federal or out-of-state law enforcement operates within Oregon, and includes provisions regarding coordination between state and federal agencies. An emergency declaration allows the bill to take effect immediately.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsors
James Manning Jr.
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of the Immigrant Justice Package urge its passage to keep families together, protect children, and prevent further harm by providing access to legal representation, healthcare, food, and protecting against abuse and data misuse. Advocates emphasize the importance of investing in commonsense protections, such as requiring law enforcement officers to show their faces and badge numbers, to build trust with communities and increase safety. The package is also seen as a necessary means of challenge and redress for individuals whose rights are being trampled by federal agents or those from other states. A broad coalition of immigrant justice advocates backs the bill, highlighting its benefits in ensuring access to essential services like healthcare and food while strengthening state protections against abuse and discrimination.
Source: Testimony Summaries
Arguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
Opponents of HB 4114 express concerns that the bill would undermine federal law enforcement's ability to effectively enforce immigration laws, compromising public safety and national security. They argue that the measure would create a power vacuum that could be exploited by criminals, weaken the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies, and potentially lead to racial discrimination and increased costs for permits in higher crime areas. Many testifiers also believe that the bill's provisions do not address the root causes of judicial vacancies and instead treat symptoms, while others argue that it would create undue burdens on federal law enforcement, making it harder for them to enforce immigration laws and putting their safety at risk. Furthermore, some opponents see the bill as a means to perpetuate chaos, undermine state and local leadership, and promote non-citizens over citizens, citing concerns about its interpretation of 'reasonable expectation of privacy' and potential impact on law enforcement safety assistance.
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