Amends TCA Title 28 and Title 29.
Tennessee SB2677 establishes a legal cause of action allowing individuals who suffer injury, death, or property damage due to the negligent actions of federal government agents during immigration enforcement actions to sue the federal agency for compensatory damages, as well as reasonable attorney's fees and costs. The bill specifically affects individuals impacted by such federal actions and sets a one-year deadline for filing claims from the date the cause of action accrues. Key provisions include the allowance for lawsuits against federal agencies and the stipulation of the time frame for filing claims.
Tennessee SB2677 establishes a legal cause of action allowing individuals who suffer injury, death, or property damage due to the negligent actions of federal government agents during immigration enforcement actions to sue the federal agency for compensatory damages, as well as reasonable attorney's fees and costs. The bill specifically affects individuals impacted by such federal actions and sets a one-year deadline for filing claims from the date the cause of action accrues. Key provisions include the allowance for lawsuits against federal agencies and the stipulation of the time frame for filing claims.
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