Almost every State has a version of Federal 1983 civil statute, and criminal statutes to prosecute.

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Almost every State has a version of Federal 1983 civil statute, and criminal statutes to prosecute.

Author: conorlarkin (22202 Posts - Original UHND Member)

Posted at 12:57 am on Jan 26, 2026

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As a federal agent, defendant can remove civil suit or criminal prosecution to federal court.

Civil action has to overcome immunity hurdles.

If Minnesota seeks a criminal prosecution, they should wait until new Administration in power.

The American Dream belongs to all of us. — Kamala Harris

Replies to: "Almost every State has a version of Federal 1983 civil statute, and criminal statutes to prosecute."

Question to all you attorneys - can the state of Minnesota charge the ICE officers with violating - jimbasil - 10:43pm 1/25/26 (16) [View All]
- Almost every State has a version of Federal 1983 civil statute, and criminal statutes to prosecute. - conorlarkin - 12:57am 1/26/26
- I’m not being combative, but what civil rights were violated? - LanceManion - 11:07pm 1/25/26
  - Re: I’m not being combative, but what civil rights were violated? - garryowen - 11:24pm 1/25/26
    - Re: I’m not being combative, but what civil rights were violated? - RocketRay - 12:13am 1/26/26
    - This discussion is far beyond your capabilities. [NT] - jimbasil - 11:37pm 1/25/26
      - How so? [NT] - Hensou - 11:43pm 1/25/26
- Not an attorney but … - OCIrish - 11:06pm 1/25/26
  - Nothing to do with the law but why would a demonstrator bring a semi-automatic to a peaceful protest [NT] - THEISMANCARR - 11:33pm 1/25/26
    - As I posted earlier, it's entirely possible that Alex Pretti wanted to provide additional protection - TyroneIrish - 12:18am 1/26/26
    - Ask rittenhouse defenders. They have the answer. [NT] - jimbasil - 12:09am 1/26/26
  - 😊 [NT] - jimbasil - 11:14pm 1/25/26
  - When he engaged ICE, I’d say he forfeited all of those except 8 [NT] - LanceManion - 11:09pm 1/25/26
    - Hmmm … let me get this straight - OCIrish - 12:24am 1/26/26
    - One problem with that - he didn’t engage with ICE. [NT] - jimbasil - 11:15pm 1/25/26
      - He engaged with a woman who they were engaging with, so he did [NT] - LanceManion - 11:29pm 1/25/26
        Yes he was helping her up from being pushed to the ground by ICE. [NT] - jimbasil - 11:36pm 1/25/26

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