California announces online portal to report misconduct by federal agents
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and Attorney General Rob Bonta on Wednesday announced the launch of an online portal where the public can report on “potentially unlawful activity by federal agents and officers” in the Golden State.
The portal allows people to submit photos and video to the state’s Department of Justice. This information can then “inform possible legal actions the state may take to protect Californians’ rights,” according to a statement from Newsom’s press office.
“The Trump Administration is engaging in a campaign of terror and fear that has left some California communities scared to go about their daily lives,” Bonta said in the statement. “From unmarked military-style vehicles to detainments that more closely resemble kidnappings, Californians are rightly concerned that federal agents may be crossing the line and abusing their authority.”
Bonta added that while federal agents can enforce federal laws, “they must also do so lawfully and in compliance with the Constitution.”
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